Trigger and data acquisition systems

Trigger and data acquisition systems are key components in scientific experiments, especially in areas like particle physics. The trigger system quickly detects events of interest—rare or significant signals—and sends a signal to start detailed data collection. The data acquisition system then records, processes, and stores detailed information about these events for analysis. Together, they efficiently filter out unimportant signals, ensuring scientists focus on meaningful data without being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information generated during experiments.