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

Key Points

• Thermal-mechanical simulations guide the design of the ePIC Silicon Vertex Tracker IB-OB.
• Key findings underscore the importance of design in integrated circuits for optimized thermal performance.
• Simulation analysis addresses thermal management issues in high-performance silicon vertex trackers.
• Future applications may require enhanced validation of thermal designs against practical conditions.