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Breakthrough Detector Transforms High-Energy Proton Research

2/12/2025

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Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have made a groundbreaking advancement by adapting superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) to detect high-energy protons at Fermilab. This innovative technique showcases remarkable sensitivity and precision, paving the way for exciting new experiments in particle physics and potentially transforming our understanding of the universe.

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Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have made a groundbreaking advancement by adapting superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) to detect high-energy protons at Fermilab. This innovative technique showcases remarkable sensitivity and precision, paving the way for exciting new experiments in particle physics and potentially transforming our understanding of the universe.