SBIR Phase II: Novel Photosensor Technology-Enabling the IceCube Cosmic-Neutrino Experiment (South Pole) to Open a New Window on the Universe

SBIR二期：新型光电传感器技术——使冰立方宇宙中微子实验（南极）打开宇宙新窗口

基本信息

批准号：
1927067
负责人：
Ivan Ferenc Segedin
金额：
$ 72.71万
依托单位：
PHOTONLAB, INC.
依托单位国家：
美国
项目类别：
Standard Grant
财政年份：
2019
资助国家：
美国
起止时间：
2019-11-01 至 2021-12-31
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1927067&HistoricalAwards=false
关键词：
SBIR Phase II Novel Photosensor

项目摘要

The broader/commercial impact potential of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project is to allow for a new generation of ultrasensitive experiments on previously inaccessible scales by enabling detectors of ultrahigh energy cosmic radiation, neutrinos, dark matter and more. In addition, the technology addresses societal needs, including advancements in medical imaging and nuclear security. In the medical application, the same core technology can enable the production of cost-effective ultrasensitive whole-body-enclosing medical scanners for new preventive low-dose cancer screening of a symptom-free population. For nuclear security applications, this technology can enable widespread and cost-effective detection of illicit fissionable and radioactive materials. The proposed project will develop a novel particle detector, designed initially for cosmic neutrino radiation. The extreme environment calls for changes to existing detector technology, both in terms of component design and systems engineering. Pairs of modified photosensors will need to be packed into each detector unit. Other engineering challenges include the high-voltage supply architecture, as well as the optical path. The entire system needs to be engineered to operate at -70 degrees C. This project will deliver modified photosensors, additional components and interfaces, as well as conduct prototype testing.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

该小企业创新研究 (SBIR) 第一阶段项目的更广泛/商业影响潜力是，通过启用超高能宇宙辐射、中微子、暗物质等探测器，在以前无法达到的规模上进行新一代超灵敏实验。此外，该技术还满足社会需求，包括医学成像和核安全方面的进步。在医疗应用中，相同的核心技术可以生产具有成本效益的超灵敏全身封闭式医疗扫描仪，用于对无症状人群进行新的预防性低剂量癌症筛查。对于核安全应用，该技术可以广泛且经济有效地检测非法裂变和放射性材料。拟议的项目将开发一种新型粒子探测器，最初是为宇宙中微子辐射而设计的。极端环境要求对现有探测器技术进行改变，无论是在组件设计还是系统工程方面。需要将成对的改进光电传感器装入每个探测器单元中。其他工程挑战包括高压电源架构以及光路。整个系统需要设计为在 -70 摄氏度下运行。该项目将提供改进的光电传感器、附加组件和接口，并进行原型测试。该奖项反映了 NSF 的法定使命，并通过评估被认为值得支持基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准。