Muon to Electron Conversion: the COMET and Mu2e Experiments

Litchfield, R.P. (2014) Muon to Electron Conversion: the COMET and Mu2e Experiments. In: Interplay Between Particle and Astroparticle Physics (IPA 2014), London, UK, 18-22 Aug 2014,

Abstract

I describe the new generation of muon-to-electron conversion experiments, COMET and Mu2e, being constructed to make use of new high power pulsed muon beams a J-PARC and Fermilab respectively. A brief overview of the physics explored by the muon to electron conversion is given, followed by a description of the experimental challenges and resulting features common to the new experiments. The differences in approach between Mu2e and COMET are then highlighted, and the current schedules given.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Litchfield, Dr Phillip
• Authors: Litchfield, R.P.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy