A new method to search for highly ionizing exotic particles, monopoles and beyond, using time projection chamber

TL;DR

This paper introduces a novel detection method using time projection chambers to identify highly ionizing exotic particles like monopoles, overcoming saturation issues in traditional detectors and enabling better measurement of their properties.

Contribution

The paper presents a new detection approach with a case study on magnetic monopoles, improving the ability to measure highly ionizing particles beyond current methods.

Findings

Overcomes detector saturation for highly ionizing particles

Enables energy loss and mass measurement of exotic particles

Provides a case study on magnetic monopole detection

Abstract

Measuring the energy loss and mass of highly ionizing particles predicted by theories from beyond the Standard Model pose considerable challenges to conventional detection techniques. Such particles are predicted to experience energy loss to matter they pass through that exceeds the dynamic range specified for most readout chips, leading to saturation of the detectors' electronics. Consequently, achieving precise energy loss and mass measurements becomes unattainable. We present a new approach to detect such highly ionizing particles using time projection chambers that overcomes this limitation and provide a case study for triggering on magnetic monopoles.