A5078081151- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Inertial Sensor and Navigation
- Ocean Waves and Remote Sensing
- Soft Robotics and Applications
- Oceanographic and Atmospheric Processes
- Radio Astronomy Observations and Technology
- Sensor Technology and Measurement Systems
- Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation
- Radiation Effects in Electronics
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
- Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
- Augmented Reality Applications
- Underwater Acoustics Research
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Optical Coherence Tomography Applications
- Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques
- Optical measurement and interference techniques
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Advancements in PLL and VCO Technologies
- Neutrino Physics Research
Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia
2023-2024
University of Basel
2018-2020
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati
2011-2014
University of Rome Tor Vergata
2009-2014
Uppsala University
2013
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2013
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Roma Tor Vergata
2009
The existence of a light dark force mediator has been tested with the KLOE detector at DAPHNE. This particle, called U, is searched for using decay chain phi-->etaU, eta-->pi+pi-pi0, U-->e+e-. No evidence found in 1.5 fb-1 data. resulting exclusion plot covers mass range 5
We have carried out a new direct search for the CP violating decay KS -> 3pi0 with 1.7 fb^-1 of e+e- collisions collected by KLOE detector at phi-factory DAFNE. searched this in sample about 5.9 x 10^8 KL events tagging means interaction calorimeter and requiring six prompt photons. With respect to our previous search, analysis has been improved increasing factor four tagged more effective background rejection fake tags spurious clusters. find no candidates data simulated samples, while...
We present a measurement of {\eta} meson production in photon-photon interactions produced by electron-positron beams colliding with \sqrt{s}=1 GeV. The is done the KLOE detector at \phi-factory DA{\Phi}NE an integrated luminosity 0.24 fb^{-1}. e^+e^- --> e^+e^-{\eta} cross section measured without detecting outgoing electron and positron, selecting decays {\eta}-->{\pi}^+{\pi}^-{\pi}^0 {\eta}-->{\pi}^0{\pi}^0{\pi}^0. most relevant background due to {\eta}{\gamma} when monochromatic photon...
Sea wave monitoring is key in many applications oceanography such as the validation of weather and models. Conventional situ solutions are based on moored buoys whose measurements often recognized a standard. However, being exposed to harsh environment, they not reliable, need frequent maintenance, datasets feature gaps. To overcome previous limitations, we propose system including buoy, micro-seismic measuring station, machine learning algorithm. The working principle signals generated by...
Rotary encoders are used in many applications that require monitoring or controlling mechanical systems such as robots. Typically, small rotary have poor resolution; this is unfortunate for robotics medical surgery procedures. For example, an articulated robotic endoscope, miniaturization mandatory and, when automation desired, high accuracy to track the shape and pose of device required; (few millimeters) accurate hundred arcsec) thus needed. Previously, we introduced a novel concept...
The main objective of this work is to develop a miniaturized, high accuracy, single-turn absolute, rotary encoder called ASTRAS360. Its measurement principle based on capturing an image that uniquely identifies the rotation angle. To evaluate angle, first has be classified into its sector color, and only then can angle regressed. In-spired by machine learning, we built calibration setup, able generate labeled training data automatically. We used these test, characterize, compare several...
Temperature is a major source of inaccuracy in high-sensitivity accelerometers and gravimeters. Active thermal control systems require power may not be ideal some contexts such as airborne or spaceborne applications. We propose solution that relies on multiple thermometers placed within the accelerometer to measure temperature gradient variations. Machine Learning algorithms are used relate temperatures their effect readings. However, obtaining labeled data for training these can difficult....
We report a temperature-compensated FBG-based 3D shape sensor with an average positioning error of 1.4 %. The consists three single-mode fibers four arrays FBGs, which are glued on substrate.
FISICA (Far Infrared Space Interferometer Critical Assessment) is an FP7 program of the European community that aims to bring together leading international experts on FIR InfraRed) space instrumentation, in effort identify scientific questions connected high spatial resolution observations and translate these into a technological definition mission. To this finality technologies relevant for interferometer which are at low Technology Readiness Level will be studied analyzed, trying...
The European project "Wind, Ports, and Sea" (VPM), funded by the Cross-border Programme "Italy-France Maritime 2007–2013", aims to improve safety conditions reduce hazards development of a coupled monitoring forecast system sea-state outside main harbors Northern Tyrrhenian Ligurian Seas. In particular, sea wind forecasts are evaluated using numerical model specifically implemented for this is made measuring stations installed on coast near harbor areas. Port Authority La Spezia has pilot...
Precision gravimeters deployed onboard aerial, groundbased, and underwater moving platforms face significant accuracy challenges due to environmental disturbances such as non-inertial reference systems temperature variations. The “Gravimetro Aereo INtelligente” (GAIN) concept represents a step forward in tackling this problem by using data post-processing approach. This approach avoids cumbersome, heavy, power-intensive active compensation systems, thus increasing the...
Italian Spring Accelerometer (ISA) is a scientific payload of the European Space Agency’s BepiColombo mission to Mercury. It aims measure Non Gravitational Perturbations acting on MPO (Mercury Planetary Orbiter) spacecraft, allowing consider it as test-mass free falling in planetary gravity field and hence disclosing possibility study  Mercury's interior, surface, environment, well preform tests Einstein's General Relativity theory.ISA sensitivity thermoelastic...
This work was done in the framework of MIRACLE project devoted to development a flexible, articulated robotic endoscope perform laser osteotomies (bone cutting). In order control this robot with required accuracy 0.2 mm at tip position, tracking system needs feed back pose and shape endoscope. One possible designs such is based on an device that can be tracked by measuring bending angle each joint. Recently, we presented (Iafolla et al., 2018) novel angular sensor called ASTRAS (Angular...
This research is part of the MIRACLE project (Minimally Invasive Robot-Assisted Computer-guided LaserosteotomE) dedicated to development a robotic endoscope perform minimally invasive laser osteotomies (bone cutting). In this framework, we developed novel angular sensor called ASTRAS (Angular Sensor for TRAcking Systems) serve as basic element tracking system articulated devices (e.g. an endoscope). At each joint one positioned, so that its shape and pose tip can be calculated from angle...