The ePIC Silicon Vertex Tracker IB-OB: design and thermal-mechanical simulations

Key Points

• Thermal-mechanical simulations indicate improved design stability for the ePIC Silicon Vertex Tracker.
• Key evidence includes simulations that assess heat management and mechanical integrity during operation.
• Design optimization involves thermal-mechanical simulations to evaluate material behavior under stress.
• Results highlight the importance of thermal management in optimizing the tracker design for future experiments.