FMIT Diagnostic Instrumentation

LIS is More: Improved Diagnostic Logging in Sensor Networks with Log Instrumentation Specifications

Detailed diagnostic data is a prerequisite for debugging problems and understanding runtime performance in distributed embedded wireless systems. Severe bandwidth limitations, tight timing constraints, and limited program text space hinder the application of standard diagnostic tools within this domain. Our work introduces the Log Instrumentation Specification (LIS) that drives insertion of low...

Rapid molecular diagnostic test for Zika virus with low demands on sample preparation and instrumentation.

Zika virus has only recently gained attention due to recent large outbreaks worldwide. An easy to use nucleic acid amplification test could play an important role in the early detection of the infection and patient management. Here, we report a rapid and robust isothermal nucleic acid amplification assay for the detection of Zika virus. The method is cost-effective and compatible with portable ...

The Beam Instrumentation and Diagnostic Challenges for Lhc Operation at High Energy

This contribution will present the role of beam diagnostics in facing the challenges posed by running the LHC close to its design energy of 7TeV. Machine protection will be ever more critical, with the quench level of the magnets significantly reduced, so relying heavily on the beam loss system, abort gap monitor, interlocks on the beam position and fast beam current change system. Non-invasive...

Lhc Beam Stability and Performance of the Q/q’ Diagnostic Instrumentation

The BBQ tune (Q) and chromaticity (Q’) diagnostic systems played a crucial role during the LHC commissioning while establishing circulating beam and first ramps. Early on, they allowed to identify issues such as residual tune stability, beam spectrum interferences and beam-beam effects – all of which may impact beam life-times and thus are being addressed in view of nominal LHC operation. This ...

Instrumentation Systems