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Description
Forschungszentrum Juelich has developed a new detector system for the SKADI instrument at the ESS neutron source in Sweden. The detector system is based on Li6 scintillator area detectors with multi-anode photomultipliers. The design incorporates two movable detector housings within a vacuum tube, allowing for measurements at various positions. The readout electronics, housed within the detector housing, are actively cooled via external supply lines.
Building on the 2025 presentation at DENIM XIV, this year's session focuses on the challenges and insights gained from designing specialized detector housings with integrated cooling systems.
It will also discuss the development and deployment of a custom installation tool used to position the detector inside a vacuum vessel. Finally, the presentation will highlight key lessons learned from manufacturing critical detector components.
Key Words
Detector, SKADI, Detector housing, Tiles, installation tool