Development & characterization of electrodes for large-scale Xenon Time Projection Chambers

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Authors: A. Elykov, S. Vetter, V.H.S Wu, A. Deisting, K. Eitel, R. Gumbsheimer, M. Kara, S. Lichter, S. Lindemann, T. Luce, Y. Ma, J. Müller
+7 more K. Müller, K. Ni, U. Oberlack, M. Schumann, P. Shagin, K. Valerius, M. Zhong
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Abstract

Abstract Dual-phase liquid xenon time projection chambers are the core detector elements of many experiments that conduct searches for Dark Matter and rare events, as well as in neutrino and high-energy physics. As part of this detector technology, high-voltage electrodes are instrumental for the generation of observable signals and their physical interpretation. Thus, electrode design and manufacturing has to fulfill stringent requirements, and their production is associated with significant engineering challenges. In this work we describe the successful development of electrodes on the 1.5 m-scale, from their design and simulation to subsequent assembly and high-voltage testing in a gaseous argon environment. The produced electrodes were recently installed as an anode and a cathode during an upgrade to the XENONnT experiment.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena Particle Detector Development and Performance Neutrino Physics Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Instrumentation
Publisher
IOP Publishing
Volume
21
Issue
02
Pages
P02035–P02035
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN