Optimizing the electronics for antiproton trapping at the BASE collaboration

This report summarizes the design and development of the electronics required for antiproton catching in the Reservoir Trap (RT) of the BASE collaboration at CERN. The project began with an in-depth review of the BASE trap stack and the role of the RT in enabling long-term storage of antiprotons for high-precision measurements during CERN accelerator shutdowns. Based on insights regarding the available power supplies and high-voltage switches, a tailored electronic circuit was designed, simulated, and developed to promptly deliver the fast, high-voltage pulses needed for precise antiproton trapping. The solution aimed to meet stringent requirements on noise suppression, timing accuracy, and integration within the existing infrastructure. The resulting electronics provide reliable, low-noise operation with tens of nanoseconds switching precision, crucial for the successful capture and long-term storage of antiprotons in BASE’s RT system.