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Reig, M.; Srivastava, R. |
Title |
Spontaneous proton decay and the origin of Peccei-Quinn symmetry |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Physics Letters B |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Lett. B |
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790 |
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134-139 |
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We propose a new interpretation of Peccei-Quinn symmetry within the Standard Model, identifying it with the axial B+L symmetry i.e. U (1)(PQ) equivalent to U (1)(gamma 5)(B+L). This new interpretation retains all the attractive features of Peccei-Quinn solution to strong CP problem but in addition also leads to several other new and interesting consequences. Owing to the identification U (1)(PQ) equivalent to U (1)(gamma 5)(B+L) the axion also behaves like Majoron inducing small seesaw masses for neutrinos after spontaneous symmetry breaking. Another novel feature of this identification is the phenomenon of spontaneous (and also chiral) proton decay with its decay rate associated with the axion decay constant. Low energy processes which can be used to test this interpretation are pointed out. |
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[Reig, Mario; Srivastava, Rahul] Univ Valencia, AHEP Grp, Inst Fis Corpuscular, CSIC, Parc Cient Paterna,C Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, E-46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain, Email: mario.reig@ific.uv.es; |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0370-2693 |
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WOS:000460118200014 |
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no |
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yes |
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no |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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3933 |
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Reig, M.; Restrepo, D.; Valle, J.W.F.; Zapata, O. |
Title |
Bound-state dark matter with Majorana neutrinos |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Physics Letters B |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Lett. B |
Volume |
790 |
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303-307 |
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We propose a simple scenario in which dark matter (DM) emerges as a stable neutral hadronic thermal relic, its stability following from an exact U(1)(D) symmetry. Neutrinos pick up radiatively induced Majorana masses from the exchange of colored DM constituents. There is a common origin for both dark matter and neutrino mass, with a lower bound for neutrinoless double beta decay. Direct DM searches at nuclear recoil experiments will test the proposal, which may also lead to other phenomenological signals at future hadron collider and lepton flavor violation experiments. |
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[Reig, M.; Valle, J. W. F.] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular, AHEP Grp, CSIC, Parc Cient Paterna,C Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, E-46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain, Email: mario.reig@ific.uv.es; |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0370-2693 |
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WOS:000460118200034 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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3935 |
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ANTARES Collaboration (Reeb, N. et al); Alves, S.; Carretero, V.; Colomer, M.; Hernandez-Rey, J.J.; Khan-Chowdhury, N.R.; Manczak, J.; Pieterse, C.; Sanchez-Losa, A.; Salesa Greus, F.; Zornoza, J.D.; Zuñiga, J. |
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Studying bioluminescence flashes with the ANTARES deep-sea neutrino telescope |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Limnology and Oceanography-Methods |
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Limnol. Oceanogr. Meth. |
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21 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
734-760 |
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We develop a novel technique to exploit the extensive data sets provided by underwater neutrino telescopes to gain information on bioluminescence in the deep sea. The passive nature of the telescopes gives us the unique opportunity to infer information on bioluminescent organisms without actively interfering with them. We propose a statistical method that allows us to reconstruct the light emission of individual organisms, as well as their location and movement. A mathematical model is built to describe the measurement process of underwater neutrino telescopes and the signal generation of the biological organisms. The Metric Gaussian Variational Inference algorithm is used to reconstruct the model parameters using photon counts recorded by photomultiplier tubes. We apply this method to synthetic data sets and data collected by the ANTARES neutrino telescope. The telescope is located 40 km off the French coast and fixed to the sea floor at a depth of 2475 m. The runs with synthetic data reveal that we can model the emitted bioluminescent flashes of the organisms. Furthermore, we find that the spatial resolution of the localization of light sources highly depends on the configuration of the telescope. Precise measurements of the efficiencies of the detectors and the attenuation length of the water are crucial to reconstruct the light emission. Finally, the application to ANTARES data reveals the first localizations of bioluminescent organisms using neutrino telescope data. |
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[Reeb, Nico; Hutschenreuter, Sebastian; Zehetner, Philipp; Ensslin, Torsten] Max Planck Inst Astrophys, Informat Field Theory Grp, Garching, Germany, Email: nreeb@mpa-garching.mpg.de |
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Wiley |
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1541-5856 |
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WOS:001085083500001 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5787 |
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Real, D.; Sanchez Losa, A.; Diaz, A.; Salesa Greus, F.; Calvo, D. |
Title |
The Neutrino Mediterranean Observatory Laser Beacon: Design and Qualification |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Applied Sciences-Basel |
Abbreviated Journal |
Appl. Sci.-Basel |
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13 |
Issue |
17 |
Pages |
9935 - 16pp |
Keywords |
neutrino telescope; time calibration; laser beacon |
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This paper encapsulates details of the NEMO laser beacon's design, offering a profound contribution to the field of the time calibration of underwater neutrino telescopes. The mechanical design of the laser beacon, which operates at a depth of 3500 m, is presented, together with the design of the antibiofouling system employed to endure the operational pressure and optimize the operational range, enhancing its functionality and enabling time calibration among multiple towers. A noteworthy innovation central to this development lies in the battery system. This configuration enhances the device's portability, a crucial aspect in underwater operations. The comprehensive design of the laser beacon, encompassing the container housing, the requisite battery system for operation, electronics, and an effective antibiofouling system, is described in this paper. Additionally, this paper presents the findings of the laser beacon's qualification process. |
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[Real, Diego; Losa, Agustin Sanchez; Greus, Francisco Salesa; Calvo, David] CSIC Univ Valencia, IFIC Inst Fis Corpuscular, C Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, Paterna 46980, Spain, Email: real@ific.uv.es; |
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WOS:001063704500001 |
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no |
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yes |
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no |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5668 |
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Real, D.; Calvo, D. |
Title |
Silicon Photomultipliers for Neutrino Telescopes |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Universe |
Abbreviated Journal |
Universe |
Volume |
9 |
Issue |
7 |
Pages |
326 - 14pp |
Keywords |
silicon photomultipliers; neutrino telescopes; time to digital converters; electronics acquisition |
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Neutrino astronomy has opened a new window to the extreme Universe, entering into a fruitful era built upon the success of neutrino telescopes, which have already given a new step forward in this novel and growing field by the first observation of steady point-like sources already achieved by IceCube. Neutrino telescopes equipped with Silicon PhotoMultipliers (SiPMs) will significantly increase in number, because of their excellent time resolution and the angular resolution, and will be in better condition to detect more steady sources as well as the unexpected. The use of SiPMs represents a challenge to the acquisition electronics because of the fast signals as well as the high levels of dark noise produced by SiPMs. The acquisition electronics need to include a noise rejection scheme by implementing a coincidence filter between channels. This work discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using SiPMs for the next generation of neutrino telescopes, focusing on the possible developments that could help for their adoption in the near future. |
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[Real, Diego; Calvo, David] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular, CSIC, IFIC, C Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, Valencia 46980, Spain, Email: real@ific.uv.es |
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WOS:001038900800001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5593 |
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