Timepix4 Beam Telescope Telescopio de Haz Timepix4

Project Overview

The Challenge

Design and build a particle tracking telescope capable of sub-100 picosecond timing resolution for validating next-generation detectors at particle beam facilities.

My Contribution

• Led a team of researchers across 2 institutions (CERN, Nikhef)
• Designed 8-plane detector configuration with optimized sensor placement
• Developed Python-based data acquisition and analysis pipeline
• Implemented cooling system achieving stable -30°C operation
• Coordinated test beam campaigns at CERN SPS facility

Technical Stack

Python ROOT C++ Git Data Analysis Hardware Integration Cryogenics

Results

• 90 ps timing resolution achieved (world-class performance)
• System operational for multiple test-beam campaigns
• Results published at international conferences (Hiroshima Symposium)
• Framework adopted for testing future detector prototypes

Industry Relevance

This project demonstrates skills directly applicable to:

• Project Management: Coordinating international teams and resources
• System Integration: Combining hardware, software, and infrastructure
• Data Engineering: Processing TB-scale datasets with quick turnaround
• Problem Solving: Optimizing complex multi-variable systems