New LHC detector technology - Installing the ATLAS IBL

The video explains the structure and function of the pixel detector in the Atlas experiment, focusing on the newly added Insertable B-Layer (IBL). The IBL is the innermost layer, enhancing the detector's precision. The installation process involved significant international collaboration, with major contributions from the USA. The IBL's successful integration into the Atlas detector highlights the project's complexity and the collaborative effort required to achieve it.

What is the primary function of the pixel detector in the Atlas detector?

• To cool down the detector

• To provide power to the detector

• To store data from the collision

• To capture images of the collision

What does IBL stand for in the context of the Atlas detector?

• Initial Beam Layer

• Integrated Base Layer

• Insertable B Layer

• Internal Beam Layer

How long did it take to install the IBL into the Atlas detector?

• One month

• One day

• One hour and a half

• One week

What is the diameter of the IBL?

• 150 millimeters

• 100 millimeters

• 200 millimeters

• 50 millimeters

Which country contributed significantly to the initial layout and chip design of the IBL?

• France

• Germany

• Japan

• United States