List of Tasks

1. Further development of advanced MPGD technologies

   1. Definition of QA standards, protocols and infrastructure for high-quality active components
      
      • optical scanning
        
      • gain mapping
        
      • radiation hardness
        
      • stability
        
      • aging
        
   2. Large-area micropattern and multi-layer readout structures
      
      • Single-mask GEMs
        
      • Bulk Micromegas
        
   3. Simulation studies

2. New technologies for high-intensity beams

   1. Hybrid structures, e.g. bulk MM+GEM
      
   2. Multilayer resistive PCB
      
   3. Alternative GEM geometries: Cobra, Flower
      
   • Topics to be studied:
     
     • Performance: resolution, ion backflow, stability
       
     • Simulations

3. Novel applications

   1. Radial He TPC for very low momentum particles
      
   2. Active target TPC (H2, He), noble liquid/cryogenic TPCs
      
   3. High-rate beam TPC for light to heavy projectiles
      
   4. Advanced calibration methods
   • Impact on:
     
     • RICH
       
     • X/g-ray imaging devices
       
     • Medical applications
       
     • Homeland security

4. Outreach and education

   1. Media: Web, Videos
      
   2. Schools: Herbstuni, Maedchen machen Technik (TUM), Summer student program, Girls’ day (GSI), Lange Nacht der Forschung (SMI), Open days, public lectures, etc