Optimum filter-based analysis for the characterization of a high-resolution magnetic microcalorimeter towards the DELight experiment

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Main Authors: Toschi, Francesco, Maier, Benedikt, Heine, Greta, Ferber, Torben, Kempf, Sebastian, Klute, Markus, von Krosigk, Belina
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author Toschi, Francesco
Maier, Benedikt
Heine, Greta
Ferber, Torben
Kempf, Sebastian
Klute, Markus
von Krosigk, Belina
author_facet Toschi, Francesco
Maier, Benedikt
Heine, Greta
Ferber, Torben
Kempf, Sebastian
Klute, Markus
von Krosigk, Belina
contents Ultra-sensitive cryogenic calorimeters have become a favored technology with widespread application where eV-scale energy resolutions are needed. In this article, we characterize the performance of an X-ray magnetic microcalorimeter (MMC) using a Fe-55 source. Employing an optimum filter-based amplitude estimation and energy reconstruction, we demonstrate that an unprecedented FWHM resolution of $ΔE_\mathrm{FWHM} = \left(1.25\pm0.17\mathrm{\scriptsize{(stat)}}^{+0.05}_{-0.07}\mathrm{\scriptsize{(syst)}}\right)\,\text{eV}$ can be achieved. We also derive the best possible resolution and discuss limiting factors affecting the measurement. The analysis pipeline for the MMC data developed in this paper is furthermore an important step for the realization of the proposed superfluid helium-based experiment DELight, which will search for direct interaction of dark matter with masses below 100 MeV/c$^2$.
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spellingShingle Optimum filter-based analysis for the characterization of a high-resolution magnetic microcalorimeter towards the DELight experiment
Toschi, Francesco
Maier, Benedikt
Heine, Greta
Ferber, Torben
Kempf, Sebastian
Klute, Markus
von Krosigk, Belina
High Energy Physics - Experiment
Instrumentation and Detectors
Ultra-sensitive cryogenic calorimeters have become a favored technology with widespread application where eV-scale energy resolutions are needed. In this article, we characterize the performance of an X-ray magnetic microcalorimeter (MMC) using a Fe-55 source. Employing an optimum filter-based amplitude estimation and energy reconstruction, we demonstrate that an unprecedented FWHM resolution of $ΔE_\mathrm{FWHM} = \left(1.25\pm0.17\mathrm{\scriptsize{(stat)}}^{+0.05}_{-0.07}\mathrm{\scriptsize{(syst)}}\right)\,\text{eV}$ can be achieved. We also derive the best possible resolution and discuss limiting factors affecting the measurement. The analysis pipeline for the MMC data developed in this paper is furthermore an important step for the realization of the proposed superfluid helium-based experiment DELight, which will search for direct interaction of dark matter with masses below 100 MeV/c$^2$.
title Optimum filter-based analysis for the characterization of a high-resolution magnetic microcalorimeter towards the DELight experiment
topic High Energy Physics - Experiment
Instrumentation and Detectors
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.08512