BCAL Readout Review

The GlueX/Hall D Calorimeter Readout Review

Tentative Agenda Topics

1. Status/overview of Bcal construction, geometry - Eugene/George/Zisis
2. Calorimeter requirements and resolution - Elton
   • readout specifications
   • number of p.e.
   • light collection
   • dark rate
   • dynamic range
   • gain
   • calibration
3. Status of sensor development (Carl)
   • SensL SiPM
   • Hamamatsu SiPM
   • Fine mesh PMTs
4. Electrical requirements - Fernando
   • readout granularity
   • discrimination
   • FADCs, TDCs
   • gain stabilization / cooling
5. Simulations - Sasha
   • Backgrounds
   • Acceptance gap bcal-fcal
6. Infrastructure/production at USM? - Will
7. Cost and Schedule - Eugene/Elton