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Title: Using the automata processor for fast pattern recognition in high energy physics experiments. A proof of concept

Journal Article · · Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
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  1. Fermi National Accelerator Lab. (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
  2. Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (United States)
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Here, we explore the Micron Automata Processor (AP) as a suitable commodity technology that can address the growing computational needs of pattern recognition in High Energy Physics (HEP) experiments. A toy detector model is developed for which an electron track confirmation trigger based on the Micron AP serves as a test case. Although primarily meant for high speed text-based searches, we demonstrate a proof of concept for the use of the Micron AP in a HEP trigger application.

Research Organization:
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), High Energy Physics (HEP); USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-07CH11359; De-AC02-07CH11359
OSTI ID:
1297825
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1397706
Report Number(s):
FERMILAB-PUB-16-013-CD; arXiv:1602.08524; 1424830
Journal Information:
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, Vol. 832, Issue C; ISSN 0168-9002
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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