Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications
Document Type
Poster
Publication Title
Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase
Abstract
Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs), such as pastes, resins, and glues, are designed to transfer heat away from sensitive electronic components. Current TIMs in the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) at the LHC use radiation-hard resins doped with single-diameter (20um) diamond spheres. These spheres act as thermal fillers and conduct heat away through contact. In order to maximize probability of this contact, the occupied volume fraction of these spheres must be maximized. It is theoretically accepted that mixing sphere sizes can increase the volume fraction.
Advisor
Souvik Das
Publication Date
4-24-2026
Recommended Citation
Shakya, Niru, "Exploration of Thermal Management Using the Random Close Packing of Binary Hard Spheres" (2026). Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications. 85.
https://repository.fit.edu/apss_student/85