Performance Validation of Upgraded CUPID Prototype Tower and Functionality

The CUPID collaboration is currently upgrading already existing low-energy detection methods used in CUORE in the search for neutrinoless double beta decay ($0muetaeta$). In particular, $^{100}$Mo-enriched crystals have been chosen as bolometers for their ability to scintillate allowing for discrimination of beta-gamma particles and alpha particles. The tower's light detectors identify alpha radiation signals for active particle discrimination enabling for veto in analysis. To accommodate for light detectors in the apparatus, a new vertical structure, named Verticle Slice Test Tower (VSTT), has been designed. The VSTT campaign aims to test the thermal properties, mechanical functionality, signal propagation, and signal processing of this new design. The CUPID collaboration will build this experimental apparatus for the VSTT campaign, test its ability to conduct experimentation, take data, and then conduct analysis. This is the first step in validating the new tower design proposed by the CUPID collaboration. If successful, this design will be implemented in CUPID in the coming years. This poster will discuss the construction, testing, and analysis of VSTT at LNGS.