The Physics Instrumentation team focuses on the development of advanced measurement chains for physics experiments, with a particular emphasis on the detection of ionizing radiation. We design complete systems encompassing sensor chipboards (chip carries), readout electronics, high-speed data acquisition units, dedicated control software, and data analysis tools.
Our primary research interests include pixel detectors and semiconductor sensors for the direct detection of ionizing particles, as well as silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) for scintillation-based applications. An integral part of our work is precision timing in physics experiments and the synchronization of measurement chains, which is essential for complex multidetector systems.
The solutions we develop employ modern high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, and PCIe, enabling efficient transfer of large data volumes. Our systems are designed for both laboratory use and large-scale experimental infrastructures, including environments with intense ionizing radiation or strong magnetic fields. We extensively use modern SoC FPGA platforms that integrate processor cores with programmable logic, enabling flexible, scalable, and long-term maintainable solutions.
Our devices are deployed in laboratories in the Czech Republic and abroad (CERN, CEA, INFN, University of Manchester, University of Glasgow, University of Siena, etc.). We have long-standing experience in designing custom experimental electronics tailored to specific requirements, and we also contribute to the development of demonstrator systems supporting physics education.
The group collaborates with academic institutions such as ÚTEF CTU (Medipix technologies) and INFN (Italy), as well as with several industrial partners, including Advacam s.r.o., Crytur s.r.o., and Kromek Group plc. Members of the team have experience with international research infrastructures, including long-term involvement at CERN. We actively participate in projects funded by TAČR and GAČR.
We are open to collaboration with research organizations and industrial partners in the preparation of physics experiments, the design of specialized electronics, and the development of systems with applications in imaging methods and electron microscopy.
