Detectors for leptonic CP violation at the neutrino factory

Bayes, R., Laing, A., Soler, F.J.P. , Ellis, M., Bross, A., Wands, R. and Cervera-Villanueva, A. (2011) Detectors for leptonic CP violation at the neutrino factory. Proceedings of Science, EPS-HE(2011), 394.

[img]
Preview
Text (21st International Europhysics Conference on High energy physics (EPS-HEP 2011))
122149.pdf - Published Version
Available under License Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial Share Alike.

547kB

Publisher's URL: https://pos.sissa.it/archive/conferences/134/394/EPS-HEP2011_394.pdf

Abstract

Studies carried out in the framework of the International Design Study for the Neutrino Factory (the IDS-NF) show that the sensitivity to the CP violating phase and the last unknown mixing angle θ13 is maximised when two far detectors optimized to detect the sub-leading νe to νμ oscillation are combined. Several technologies are being discussed for these detectors: magnetised iron calorimeters; giant liquid argon TPCs; and totally active scintillating detectors. The IDS-NF baseline option, a compromise between feasibility, cost, and performance, is documented in the Interim Design Report (IDR) that has recently been completed. It consists of two magnetised iron sampling calorimeters, similar to the existing MINOS detector, but with 10-20 times more mass and improved performance. A detector of mass 100 kton is assumed at the intermediate baseline (between 2500 km and 5000 km) and a 50 kton detector at the long baseline (between 7000 km and 8000 km). The other far-detector options, which have better granularity, may be able to detect additional oscillation channels, thus improving the overall performance of the facility. However, these options are likely to be more expensive and require significant R&D.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Soler, Professor Paul and Laing, Mr Andrew and Bayes, Dr Ryan
Authors: Bayes, R., Laing, A., Soler, F.J.P., Ellis, M., Bross, A., Wands, R., and Cervera-Villanueva, A.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Proceedings of Science
ISSN:1824-8039
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2011 The Authors
First Published:First published in Proceedings of Science EPS-HEP2011: 394
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons license

University Staff: Request a correction | Enlighten Editors: Update this record