Dear Colleagues,
As you are using this forum for all questions related to the simulation of particle detectors with Garfield++, we would like to take the opportunity to inform you about the DRD1 Gaseous Detector Simulation School (GD-SimS 2026) we are organizing within the context of the DRD1 collaboration, and which will take place in Bari, May 18–22, 2026. This five-days school is designed for Ph.D. students and early-career scientists interested in the simulation of gaseous detectors. The school targets students that have already a basic knowledge of gaseous detectors and have acquainted basic knowledge of programming and computing. The program combines morning lectures by world-leading experts with afternoon hands-on sessions, dedicated to
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Physics Modelling & Monte-Carlo techniques
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Finite Element Methods for Electrostatic Field calculations
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Signal induction and processing
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Microscopic and macroscopic electron transport and multiplication in gas
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Full detector simulation exercise with Garfield++
Registration is open until January 31st, and requires a short motivation letter and one reference letter. To optimize the learning experience we will have a limited number of students and therefore the admission will be competitive. The school will have a fee of 300 EUR and will cover coffee breaks and social events. Attendees are responsible for their travel, accommodation, and personal expenses.
For details and application, please visit the website: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1606443/. We kindly ask you to share this announcement with colleagues, collaborators, and students who may be interested.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bari in May 2026!
Best regards,
Marcello Abbrescia, Nicola De Filippis, Federica Simone, Raffaella Radogna and Piet Verwilligen
The Organizing Committee of the 2026 DRD1-GDSimS-2026
drd1-gdsims2026@cern.ch