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Hernandez, P.; Kekic, M.; Lopez-Pavon, J.; Racker, J.; Salvado, J. |
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Testable baryogenesis is in seesaw models |
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2016 |
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Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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157 - 29pp |
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Cosmology of Theories beyond the SM; CP violation; Neutrino Physics; Beyond Standard Model |
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We revisit the production of baryon asymmetries in the minimal type I seesaw model with heavy Majorana singlets in the GeV range. In particular we include “washout” effects from scattering processes with gauge bosons, Higgs decays and inverse decays, besides the dominant top scatterings. We show that in the minimal model with two singlets, and for an inverted light neutrino ordering, future measurements from SHiP and neutrinoless double beta decay could in principle provide sufficient information to predict the matter-antimatter asymmetry in the universe. We also show that SHiP measurements could provide very valuable information on the PMNS CP phases. |
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[Hernandez, P.; Kekic, M.; Racker, J.; Salvado, J.] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Edificio Inst Invest,Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, Valencia 46980, Spain, Email: m.pilar.hernandez@uv.es; |
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Hernandez, P.; Kekic, M.; Lopez-Pavon, J.; Racker, J.; Rius, N. |
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Leptogenesis in GeV-scale seesaw models |
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2015 |
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Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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Beyond Standard Model; Cosmology of Theories beyond the SM; Neutrino Physics; CP violation |
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We revisit the production of leptonic asymmetries in minimal extensions of the Standard Model that can explain neutrino masses, involving extra singlets with Majorana masses in the GeV scale. We study the quantum kinetic equations both analytically, via a perturbative expansion up to third order in the mixing angles, and numerically. The analytical solution allows us to identify the relevant CP invariants, and simplifies the exploration of the parameter space. We find that sizeable lepton asymmetries are compatible with non-degenerate neutrino masses and measurable active-sterile mixings. |
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[Hernandez, P.; Kekic, M.; Racker, J.; Rius, N.] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: m.pilar.hernandez@uv.es; |
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Hellmann, C.; Ruiz-Femenia, P. |
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Non-relativistic pair annihilation of nearly mass degenerate neutralinos and charginos II. P-wave and next-to-next-to-leading order S-wave coefficients |
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2013 |
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Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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Cosmology of Theories beyond the SM; Supersymmetric Standard Model; Nonperturbative Effects |
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This paper is a continuation of an earlier work (arXiv:1210.7928) which computed analytically the tree-level annihilation rates of a collection of non-relativistic neutralino and chargino two-particle states in the general MSSM. Here we extend the results by providing the next-to-next-to-leading order corrections to the rates in the non-relativistic expansion in momenta and mass differences, which include leading P-wave effects, in analytic form. The results are a necessary input for the calculation of the Sommerfeld-enhanced dark matter annihilation rates including short-distance corrections at next-to-next-to-leading order in the non-relativistic expansion in the general MSSM with neutralino LSP. |
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[Hellmann, C.] Tech Univ Munich, Phys Dept T31, D-85748 Garching, Germany, Email: charlotte.hellmann@tum.de; |
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ATLAS Tile Calorimeter System (Abdallah, J. et al); Ferrer, A.; Fiorini, L.; Hernandez Jimenez, Y.; Higon-Rodriguez, E.; Ruiz-Martinez, A.; Solans, C.A.; Valero, A.; Valladolid Gallego, E.; Valls Ferrer, J.A. |
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The Laser calibration of the ATLAS Tile Calorimeter during the LHC run 1 |
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2016 |
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Journal of Instrumentation |
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J. Instrum. |
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Detector alignment and calibration methods (lasers, sources, particle-beams); Calorimeters; Performance of High Energy Physics Detectors |
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This article describes the Laser calibration system of the ATLAS hadronic Tile Calorimeter that has been used during the run 1 of the LHC. First, the stability of the system associated readout electronics is studied. It is found to be stable with variations smaller than 0.6 %. Then, the method developed to compute the calibration constants, to correct for the variations of the gain of the calorimeter photomultipliers, is described. These constants were determined with a statistical uncertainty of 0.3 % and a systematic uncertainty of 0.2 % for the central part of the calorimeter and 0.5 % for the end-caps. Finally, the detection and correction of timing mis-configuration of the Tile Calorimeter using the Laser system are also presented. |
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[Harkusha, S.; Kulchitsky, Y.; Kurochkin, Y. A.; Tsiareshka, P. V.] Natl Acad Sci Belarus, BI Stepanov Inst Phys, Minsk, Byelarus, Email: calvet@in2p3.fr |
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Guerrero, M.; Mora-Perez, G.; Olmo, G.J.; Orazi, E.; Rubiera-Garcia, D. |
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Charged BTZ-type solutions in Eddington-inspired Born-Infeld gravity |
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2021 |
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Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics |
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J. Cosmol. Astropart. Phys. |
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modified gravity; Exact solutions; black holes and black hole thermodynamics in GR and beyond; Wormholes |
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We construct an axially symmetric solution of Eddington-inspired Born-Infeld gravity coupled to an electromagnetic field in 2 + 1 dimensions including a (negative) cosmological constant term. This is achieved by using a recently developed mapping procedure that allows to generate solutions in certain families of metric-affine gravity theories starting from a known seed solution of General Relativity, which in the present case corresponds to the electrically charged Banados-Teitelboim-Zanelli (BTZ) solution. We discuss the main features of the new configurations, including the modifications to the ergospheres and horizons, the emergence of wormhole structures, and the consequences for the regularity (or not) of these space-times via geodesic completeness. |
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[Guerrero, Merce; Rubiera-Garcia, Diego] Univ Complutense Madrid, Dept Fis Teor, Plaza Ciencias S-N, E-28040 Madrid, Spain, Email: merguerr@ucm.es; |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Guerrero, C. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L. |
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Study of Photon Strength Function of Actinides: the Case of (235)U, (238)Np and (241)Pu |
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Journal of the Korean Physical Society |
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J. Korean Phys. Soc. |
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Photon/Gamma strength functions; Pygmy; Scissor mode; n_TOF; Total absorption calorimeter; TAC; Neutron capture |
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The decay from excited levels in medium and heavy nuclei can be described in a statistical approach by means of Photon Strength Functions and Level Density distributions. The study of electromagnetic cascades following neutron capture based on the use of high efficiency detectors has been shown to be well suited for probing the properties of the Photon Strength Function of heavy (high level density) and/or radioactive (high background) nuclei. In this work we have investigated for the first time the validity of the recommended PSF of actinides, in particular (235)U, (238)Np and (241)Pu. Our study includes the search for resonance structures in the PSF below S(n) and draws conclusions regarding their existence and their characteristics in terms of energy, width and electromagnetic nature. |
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[Guerrero, C; Alvarez-Velarde, F; Ano-Ott, DC; Martinez, T; Mendoza, E; Villamarin, D] Ctr Invest Energet Medioambientales & Technol CIE, Madrid, Spain, Email: carlos.guerrero@ciemat.es |
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Guerrero, C.; Tessler, M.; Paul, M.; Lerendegui-Marco, J.; Heinitz, S.; Maugeri, E.A.; Domingo-Pardo, C.; Dressler, R.; Halfon, S.; Kivel, N.; Koster, U.; Palchan-Hazan, T.; Quesada, J.M.; Schumann, D.; Weissman, L. |
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The s-process in the Nd-Pm-Sm region: Neutron activation of Pm-147 |
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Physics Letters B |
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Phys. Lett. B |
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Nucleosynthesis; Neutron capture; Nuclear reactions; s-process; MACS; Neutron activation |
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The Nd-Pm-Sm branching is of interest for the study of the s-process, related to the production of heavy elements in stars. As Sm-148 and Sm-150 are s-only isotopes, the understanding of the branching allows constraining the s-process neutron density. In this context the key physics input needed is the cross section of the three unstable nuclides in the region: Nd-147 (10.98 d half-life), Pm-147 (2.62 yr) and Pm-148 (5.37 d). This paper reports on the activation measurement of Pm-147, the longest-lived of the three nuclides. The cross section measurement has been carried out by activation at the SARAF LiLiT facility using a 56(2) μg target. Compared to the single previous measurement of Pm-147, the measurement presented herein benefits from a target 2000 times more massive. The resulting Maxwellian Averaged Cross Section (MACS) to the ground and metastable states in Pm-148 are 469(50) mb and 357(27) mb. These values are 41% higher (to the ground state) and 15% lower (to the metastable state) than the values reported so far, leading however to a total cross section of 826(107) mb consistent within uncertainties with the previous result and hence leaving unchanged the previous calculation of the s-process neutron density. |
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[Guerrero, C.; Lerendegui-Marco, J.; Quesada, J. M.] Univ Seville, Seville, Spain, Email: cguerrero4@us.es |
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Guadilla, V.; Algora, A.; Estienne, M.; Fallot, M.; Gelletly, W.; Porta, A.; Rigalleau, L.M.; Stutzmann, J.S. |
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First measurements with a new fl-electron detector for spectral shape studies |
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2024 |
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Journal of Instrumentation |
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J. Instrum. |
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Detector modelling and simulations I (interaction of radiation with matter; interaction of photons with matter; interaction of hadrons with matter; etc); Instrumentation for radioactive beams (fragmentation devices; fragment and isotope; separators incl. ISOL; isobar separators; ion and atom traps; weak-beam diagnostics; radioactive-beam ion sources); Hybrid detectors; Spectrometers |
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The shape of the electron spectrum emitted in /3 decay carries a wealth of information about nuclear structure and fundamental physics. In spite of that, few dedicated measurements have been made of /3 -spectrum shapes. In this work we present a newly developed detector for /3 electrons based on a telescope concept. A thick plastic scintillator is employed in coincidence with a thin silicon detector. The first measurements employing this detector have been carried out with mono -energetic electrons from the high-energy resolution electron -beam spectrometer at Bordeaux. Here we report on the good reproduction of the experimental spectra of mono -energetic electrons using Monte Carlo simulations. This is a crucial step for future experiments, where a detailed Monte Carlo characterization of the detector is needed to determine the shape of the /3 -electron spectra by deconvolution of the measured spectra with the response function of the detector. A chamber to contain two telescope assemblies has been designed for future /3 -decay experiments at the Ion Guide Isotope Separator On -Line facility in Jyvaskyla, aimed at improving our understanding of reactor antineutrino spectra. |
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[Guadilla, V.; Estienne, M.; Fallot, M.; Porta, A.; Rigalleau, L. -m.; Stutzmann, J. -s.] Univ Nantes, Subatech, IMT Atlantique, CNRS,IN2P3, F-44307 Nantes, France, Email: vguadilla@fuw.edu.pl |
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Granero, D.; Perez-Calatayud, J.; Vijande, J.; Ballester, F.; Rivard, M.J. |
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Limitations of the TG-43 formalism for skin high-dose-rate brachytherapy dose calculations |
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2014 |
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Medical Physics |
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Med. Phys. |
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HDR; brachytherapy; skin; Monte Carlo; Geant4; Co-60; Ir-192; Yb-169 |
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Purpose: In skin high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy, sources are located outside, in contact with, or implanted at some depth below the skin surface. Most treatment planning systems use the TG-43 formalism, which is based on single-source dose superposition within an infinite water medium without accounting for the true geometry in which conditions for scattered radiation are altered by the presence of air. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the dosimetric limitations of the TG-43 formalism in HDR skin brachytherapy and the potential clinical impact. Methods: Dose rate distributions of typical configurations used in skin brachytherapy were obtained: a 5 cm x 5 cm superficial mould; a source inside a catheter located at the skin surface with and without backscatter bolus; and a typical interstitial implant consisting of an HDR source in a catheter located at a depth of 0.5 cm. Commercially available HDR Co-60 and Ir-192 sources and a hypothetical Yb-169 source were considered. The Geant4Monte Carlo radiation transport code was used to estimate dose rate distributions for the configurations considered. These results were then compared to those obtained with the TG-43 dose calculation formalism. In particular, the influence of adding bolus material over the implant was studied. Results: For a 5 cm x 5 cm Ir-192 superficial mould and 0.5 cm prescription depth, dose differences in comparison to the TG-43 method were about -3%. When the source was positioned at the skin surface, dose differences were smaller than -1% for Co-60 and Ir-192, yet -3% for Yb-169. For the interstitial implant, dose differences at the skin surface were -7% for Co-60, -0.6% for Ir-192, and -2.5% for Yb-169. Conclusions: This study indicates the following: (i) for the superficial mould, no bolus is needed; (ii) when the source is in contact with the skin surface, no bolus is needed for either Co-60 and Ir-192. For lower energy radionuclides like Yb-169, bolus may be needed; and (iii) for the interstitial case, at least a 0.1 cm bolus is advised for Co-60 to avoid underdosing superficial target layers. For Ir-192 and Yb-169, no bolus is needed. For those cases where no bolus is needed, its use might be detrimental as the lack of radiation scatter may be beneficial to the patient, although the 2% tolerance for dose calculation accuracy recommended in the AAPM TG-56 report is not fulfilled. |
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[Granero, Domingo] Hosp Gen Univ, ERESA, Dept Radiat Phys, Valencia 46014, Spain, Email: dgranero@eresa.com |
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Granero, D.; Vijande, J.; Ballester, F.; Rivard, M.J. |
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Dosimetry revisited for the HDR Ir-192 brachytherapy source model mHDR-v2 |
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2011 |
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Medical Physics |
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Med. Phys. |
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38 |
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Ir-192; brachytherapy; dosimetry; TG-43; PSS model; MCNP5; PENELOPE2008; GEANT4 |
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Purpose: Recently, the manufacturer of the HDR Ir-192 mHDR-v2 brachytherapy source reported small design changes (referred to herein as mHDR-v2r) that are within the manufacturing tolerances but may alter the existing dosimetric data for this source. This study aimed to (1) check whether these changes affect the existing dosimetric data published for this source; (2) obtain new dosimetric data in close proximity to the source, including the contributions from 192Ir electrons and considering the absence of electronic equilibrium; and (3) obtain scatter dose components for collapsed cone treatment planning system implementation. Methods: Three different Monte Carlo (MC) radiation transport codes were used: MCNP5, PENELOPE2008, and GEANT4. The source was centrally positioned in a 40 cm radius water phantom. Absorbed dose and collision kerma were obtained using 0.1 mm (0.5 mm) thick voxels to provide high-resolution dosimetry near (far from) the source. Dose-rate distributions obtained with the three MC codes were compared. Results: Simulations of mHDR-v2 and mHDR-v2r designs performed with three radiation transport codes showed agreement typically within 0.2% for r >= 0.25 cm. Dosimetric contributions from source electrons were significant for r<0.25 cm. The dose-rate constant and radial dose function were similar to those from previous MC studies of the mHDR-v2 design. The 2D anisotropy function also coincided with that of the mHDR-v2 design for r >= 0.25 cm. Detailed results of dose distributions and scatter components are presented for the modified source design. Conclusions: Comparison of these results to prior MC studies showed agreement typically within 0.5% for r >= 0.25 cm. If dosimetric data for r<0.25 cm are not needed, dosimetric results from the prior MC studies will be adequate. c 2011 American Association of Physicists in Medicine. |
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[Granero, Domingo] Hosp Gen Univ, Dept Radiat Phys, ERESA, E-46014 Valencia, Spain, Email: dgranero@eresa.com |
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