The hunt for coherent neutrino-nucleus scattering with ionization argon detectors

作者: S Sangiorgio , A Bernstein , M Foxe , C Hagmann , T Joshi

DOI: 10.1109/NSSMIC.2010.5873724

关键词: PhysicsDetectorScatteringNeutrinoIonizationArgonIonization detectorNuclear physicsParticle physicsPower reactorCoherence (physics)

摘要: Coherent scattering of neutrinos on nuclei is a well-known prediction the Standard Model that has so far eluded all experimental attempts to detect it. The enhancement in cross-section due coherence nature interaction makes this process interesting for construction high-rate, kg-size detectors monitoring nuclear reactors. Dual-phase noble-gas are prime technology detection small recoil energy produced neutrino coherent scattering. We pursuing three-phased approach build compact 10kg dual-phase Argon ionization detector attempt first-ever measurement at power reactor. will present here an overview and current status program pursued Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

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