Scientific Programme

The Scientific Objectives of DRD2 are pursued through four Work Packages, each of which are further organised into tasks.

Work Package 1:  Charge Readout 

  • Task 1.1: Pixel readout prototype
  • Task 1.2: Large-scale pixel readout design

Work Package 2:  Light Readout 

  • Task 2.1: Increased sensor quantum efficiency
  • Task 2.2: Higher efficiency WLS/collection

Work Package 3: Target Properties

  • Task 3.1: Target properties and isotope loading of Water and Liquid Scintillator
  • Task 3.2: Noble Liquid target properties

Work Package 4: Scaling-up challenges

  • Task 4.1: Radiopurity and background mitigation
  • Task 4.3: Detector & target procurement/production & purification
  • Task 4.2: Large-area readouts