Thinnest pixel detector in the world in operation
In an unprecedented international collaboration, the world's thinnest pixel detector was installed in the Belle II experiment at the Japanese research center KEK. This technological breakthrough aims to provide answers to the puzzle of the imbalance of matter and antimatter in the universe.
The contribution of the team from North Rhine-Westphalia should be highlighted: experts from the University of Bonn played a key role in both the installation of the detector in Japan and its development. Their exemplary work allowed for a smooth integration of the detector, which was considered extremely challenging due to its small size and sensitivity.
Developed by the Semiconductor Laboratory of the Max Planck Society, the novel detector is not only a milestone for particle physics, but also offers potential for other applications, such as medical imaging and X-ray satellite missions.
Source: NMWP.NRW
