Development of a multifunction module for the neutron electric dipole moment experiment at PSI

TL;DR

This paper presents the development of a versatile FPGA-based electronics module designed to enhance the acquisition and control systems for neutron electric dipole moment experiments at PSI, improving sensitivity and reliability.

Contribution

It introduces a dedicated, multifunction electronics module based on FPGA technology specifically tailored for nEDM experiments, offering improved adaptability and performance.

Findings

Enhanced electronics control for nEDM experiments

Increased instrument sensitivity and reliability

Flexible FPGA-based design for future upgrades

Abstract

Experiments aiming at measuring the neutron electric dipole moment (nEDM) are at the forefront of precision measurements and demand instrumentation of increasing sensitivity and reliability. In this paper, we report on the development of a dedicated acquisition and control electronics board for the nEDM experiment at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland. This multifunction module is based on a FPGA (Field-programmable gate array) which allows an optimal combination of versatility and evolution capacities.