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Author Nascimento, J.R.; Olmo, G.J.; Petrov, A.Y.; Porfirio, P.J.
Title On metric-affine bumblebee model coupled to scalar matter Type Journal Article
Year 2024 Publication Nuclear Physics B Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Phys. B
Volume 1004 Issue Pages 116577 - 10pp
Keywords
Abstract We consider the coupling of the metric-affine bumblebee gravity model to scalar matter and calculate the lower -order contributions to two -point functions of bumblebee and scalar fields in the weak gravity approximation. We also obtain the one -loop effective potentials for both scalar and vector fields.
Address (down) [Nascimento, J. R.; Petrov, A. Yu.; Porfirio, P. J.] Univ Fed Paraiba, Dept Fis, Caixa Postal 5008, BR-58051970 Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil, Email: jroberto@fisica.ufpb.br;
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0550-3213 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:001248177100001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 6157
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Author Napiralla, P. et al; Domingo-Pardo, C.
Title Benchmarking the PreSPEC@GSI experiment for Coulex-multipolarimetry on the pi(p3/2) -> pi(p1/2) spin-flip transition in 85Br Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication European Physical Journal A Abbreviated Journal Eur. Phys. J. A
Volume 56 Issue 5 Pages 147 - 10pp
Keywords
Abstract A first performance test of the Coulomb excitation multipolarimetry (Coulex-multipolarimetry) method is presented. It is based on a 85Br pp3/ 2. pp1/ 2 spinflip experiment performed as part of the PreSPEC-AGATA campaign at the GSI Helmholtzzentrum fur Schwerionen-forschung (GSI). Via determination of background levels around the expected 85Br excitations as well as measured 197Au excitations, an upper limit for the M1 transition strength of the 1/2- 1. 3/2- g.s. transition in 85Br and a lower beam time limit for upcoming experimental campaigns utilizing Coulex-multipolarimetry have been inferred. The impact of the use of AGATA in its anticipated 1p configuration on these estimates is deduced via Geant4 simulations.
Address (down) [Napiralla, P.; Lettmann, M.; Stahl, C.; Pietralla, N.; Boutachkov, P.; Cortes, M. L.; John, P. R.; Lizarazo, C.; Louchart-Henning, C.; Merchan, E.; Moeller, O.; Moeller, T.; Ralet, D.; Werner, V] Tech Univ Darmstadt, Inst Kernphys, Schlossgartenstr 9, D-64289 Darmstadt, Germany, Email: pnapiralla@ikp.tu-darmstadt.de
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1434-6001 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000541855500002 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4441
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Author Nadal-Gisbert, S.; Navarro-Salas, J.; Pla, S.
Title Low-energy states and CPT invariance at the big bang Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication Physical Review D Abbreviated Journal Phys. Rev. D
Volume 107 Issue 8 Pages 085018 - 16pp
Keywords
Abstract In this paper, we analyze the quantum vacuum in a radiation-dominated and CPT -invariant universe by further imposing the quantum states to be ultraviolet regular i.e., satisfying the Hadamard/adiabatic condition. For scalar fields, this is enforced by constructing the vacuum via the states of low-energy proposal. For spin -12 fields, we extend this proposal for a FLRW spacetime and apply it for the radiation-dominated and CPT -invariant universe. We focus on minimizing the smeared energy density around the big bang and give strong evidence that the resulting states satisfy the Hadamard/adiabatic condition. These states are then self -consistent candidates as effective big bang quantum vacuum from the field theory perspective.
Address (down) [Nadal-Gisbert, Sergi; Navarro-Salas, Jose] Univ Valencia, Ctr Mixto Univ Valencia, CSIC Fac Fis, Dept Fis Teor, Valencia 46100, Spain, Email: sergi.nadal@uv.es;
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Amer Physical Soc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2470-0010 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000981997800003 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5585
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Author Nada, A.; Ramos, A.
Title An analysis of systematic effects in finite size scaling studies using the gradient flow Type Journal Article
Year 2021 Publication European Physical Journal C Abbreviated Journal Eur. Phys. J. C
Volume 81 Issue 1 Pages 1 - 19pp
Keywords
Abstract We propose a new strategy for the determination of the step scaling function sigma (u) in finite size scaling studies using the gradient flow. In this approach the determination of sigma (u) is broken in two pieces: a change of the flow time at fixed physical size, and a change of the size of the system at fixed flow time. Using both perturbative arguments and a set of simulations in the pure gauge theory we show that this approach leads to a better control over the continuum extrapolations. Following this new proposal we determine the running coupling at high energies in the pure gauge theory and re-examine the determination of the Lambda -parameter, with special care on the perturbative truncation uncertainties.
Address (down) [Nada, Alessandro] DESY, John von Neumann Inst Comp NIC, Platanenallee 6, D-15738 Zeuthen, Germany, Email: alberto.ramos@cern.ch
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1434-6044 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000606481000001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4678
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Author Nacher, E.; Briz, J.A.; Nerio, A.N.; Perea, A.; Tavora, V.G.; Tengblad, O.; Ciemala, M.; Cieplicka-Orynczak, N.; Maj, A.; Mazurek, K.; Olko, P.; Zieblinski, M.; Borge, M.J.G.
Title Characterization of a novel proton-CT scanner based on Silicon and LaBr3(Ce) detectors Type Journal Article
Year 2024 Publication European Physical Journal Plus Abbreviated Journal Eur. Phys. J. Plus
Volume 139 Issue 5 Pages 404 - 9pp
Keywords
Abstract Treatment planning systems at proton-therapy centres entirely use X-ray computed tomography (CT) as primary imaging technique to infer the proton treatment doses to tumour and healthy tissues. However, proton stopping powers in the body, as derived from X-ray images, suffer from important proton-range uncertainties. In order to reduce this uncertainty in range, one could use proton-CT images instead. The main goal of this work is to test the capabilities of a newly-developed proton-CT scanner, based on the use of a set of tracking detectors and a high energy resolution scintillator for the residual energy of the protons. Different custom-made phantoms were positioned at the field of view of the scanner and were irradiated with protons at the CCB proton-therapy center in Krakow. We measured with the phantoms at different angles and produced sinograms that were used to obtain reconstructed images by Filtered Back-Projection. The obtained images were used to determine the capabilities of our scanner in terms of spatial resolution and proton Relative Stopping Power (RSP) mapping and validate its use as proton-CT scanner. The results show that the scanner can produce medium-high quality images, with spatial resolution better than 2 mm in radiography, below 3 mm in tomography and resolving power in the RSP comparable to other state-of-the-art pCT scanners.
Address (down) [Nacher, E.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Valencia 46980, Spain, Email: enrique.nacher@csic.es
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Springer Heidelberg Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2190-5444 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:001218502700005 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 6123
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Author Murgui, C.; Peñuelas, A.; Jung, M.; Pich, A.
Title Global fit to b -> c tau nu transitions Type Journal Article
Year 2019 Publication Journal of High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal J. High Energy Phys.
Volume 09 Issue 9 Pages 103 - 45pp
Keywords Beyond Standard Model; Effective Field Theories
Abstract We perform a general model-independent analysis of b -> c tau(nu) over bar (tau) transitions, including measurements of R-D, R-D*, their q(2) differential distributions, the recently measured longitudinal D* polarization F-L(D)*, and constraints from the B-c -> tau(nu) over bar (tau) lifetime, each of which has significant impact on the fit. A global fit to a general set of Wilson coefficients of an effective low-energy Hamiltonian is presented, the solutions of which are interpreted in terms of hypothetical new-physics mediators. From the obtained results we predict selected b -> c tau(nu) over bar (tau) observables, such as the baryonic transition Lambda(b) -> Lambda(c)tau(nu) over bar (tau), the ratio R-J/psi, the forward-backward asymmetries A(FB)(D()*()), the tau polarization asymmetries P-tau(D()*()), and the longitudinal D* polarization fraction F-L(D)*. The latter shows presently a slight tension with any new-physics model, such that an improved measurement could have an important impact. We also discuss the potential change due the very recently announced preliminary R-D(*) measurement by the Belle collaboration.
Address (down) [Murgui, Clara; Penuelas, Ana; Pich, Antonio] Univ Valencia, IFIC, Dept Fis Teor, CSIC, Apt Correus 22085, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: Clara.Murgui@ific.uv.es;
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1029-8479 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000490861200001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4177
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Author Muñoz, V.; Takhistov, V.; Witte, S.J.; Fuller, G.M.
Title Exploring the origin of supermassive black holes with coherent neutrino scattering Type Journal Article
Year 2021 Publication Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics Abbreviated Journal J. Cosmol. Astropart. Phys.
Volume 11 Issue 11 Pages 020 - 16pp
Keywords dark matter detectors; massive stars; neutrino astronomy; neutrino detectors
Abstract Collapsing supermassive stars (M greater than or similar to 3 x 10(4) M-circle dot) at high redshifts can naturally provide seeds and explain the origin of the supermassive black holes observed in the centers of nearly all galaxies. During the collapse of supermassive stars, a burst of non-thermal neutrinos is generated with a luminosity that could greatly exceed that of a conventional core collapse supernova explosion. In this work, we investigate the extent to which the neutrinos produced in these explosions can be observed via coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering (CEvNS). Large scale direct dark matter detection experiments provide particularly favorable targets. We find that upcoming O(100) tonne-scale experiments will be sensitive to the collapse of individual supermassive stars at distances as large as O(10) Mpc.
Address (down) [Munoz, Victor; Witte, Samuel J.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, Apartado Correos 22085, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: victor.manuel.munoz@ific.uv.es;
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher IOP Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1475-7516 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000765985200009 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 5159
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Author Muñoz, E.; Ros, A.; Borja-Lloret, M.; Barrio, J.; Dendooven, P.; Oliver, J.F.; Ozoemelam, I.; Roser, J.; Llosa, G.
Title Proton range verification with MACACO II Compton camera enhanced by a neural network for event selection Type Journal Article
Year 2021 Publication Scientific Reports Abbreviated Journal Sci Rep
Volume 11 Issue 1 Pages 9325 - 12pp
Keywords
Abstract The applicability extent of hadron therapy for tumor treatment is currently limited by the lack of reliable online monitoring techniques. An active topic of investigation is the research of monitoring systems based on the detection of secondary radiation produced during treatment. MACACO, a multi-layer Compton camera based on LaBr3 scintillator crystals and SiPMs, is being developed at IFIC-Valencia for this purpose. This work reports the results obtained from measurements of a 150 MeV proton beam impinging on a PMMA target. A neural network trained on Monte Carlo simulations is used for event selection, increasing the signal to background ratio before image reconstruction. Images of the measured prompt gamma distributions are reconstructed by means of a spectral reconstruction code, through which the 4.439 MeV spectral line is resolved. Images of the emission distribution at this energy are reconstructed, allowing calculation of the distal fall-off and identification of target displacements of 3 mm.
Address (down) [Munoz, Enrique; Ros, Ana; Borja-Lloret, Marina; Barrio, John; Oliver, Josep F.; Roser, Jorge; Llosa, Gabriela] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, CSIC, Valencia, Spain, Email: Enrique.Munoz@ific.uv.es
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Publisher Nature Research Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2045-2322 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000651603500001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4836
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Author Muñoz, E.; Barrientos, L.; Bernabeu, J.; Borja-Lloret, M.; Llosa, G.; Ros, A.; Roser, J.; Oliver, J.F.
Title A spectral reconstruction algorithm for two-plane Compton cameras Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Physics in Medicine and Biology Abbreviated Journal Phys. Med. Biol.
Volume 65 Issue 2 Pages 025011 - 17pp
Keywords Compton imaging; Compton camera; hadron therapy; image reconstruction
Abstract One factor limiting the current applicability extent of hadron therapy is the lack of a reliable method for real time treatment monitoring. The use of Compton imaging systems as monitors requires the correct reconstruction of the distribution of prompt gamma productions during patient irradiation. In order to extract the maximum information from all the measurable events, we implemented a spectral reconstruction method that assigns to all events a probability of being either partial or total energy depositions. The method, implemented in a list-mode maximum likelihood expectation maximization algorithm, generates a four dimensional image in the joint spatial-spectral domain, in which the voxels containing the emission positions and energies are obtained. The analytical model used for the system response function is also employed to derive an analytical expression for the sensitivity, which is calculated via Monte Carlo integration. The performance of the method is evaluated through reconstruction of various experimental and simulated sources with different spatial and energy distributions. The results show that the proposed method can recover the spectral and spatial information simultaneously, but only under the assumption of ideal measurements. The analysis of the Monte Carlo simulations has led to the identification of two important degradation sources: the mispositioning of the gamma interaction point and the missing energy recorded in the interaction. Both factors are related to the high energy transferred to the recoil electrons, which can travel far from the interaction point and even escape the detector. These effects prevent the direct application of the current method in more realistic scenarios. Nevertheless, experimental point-like sources have been accurately reconstructed and the spatial distributions and spectral emission of complex simulated phantoms can be identified.
Address (down) [Munoz, Enrique; Barrientos, Luis; Bernabeu, Jose; Borja-Lloret, Marina; Llosa, Gabriela; Ros, Ana; Roser, Jorge; Oliver, Josep F.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Valencia, Spain, Email: Enrique.Munoz@ific.uv.es
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Iop Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0031-9155 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000520111400001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4332
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Author Mostajeran, M.; Sorolla, E.; Rakova, E.; Gimeno, B.
Title Space charge and two-sheet model in multipactor Type Journal Article
Year 2024 Publication European Physical Journal Plus Abbreviated Journal Eur. Phys. J. Plus
Volume 139 Issue 3 Pages 256 - 13pp
Keywords
Abstract The electron cloud populated by a multipactor within two emissive parallel plates was modeled by two thin sheets of charge, and for the first time the equations of the particle motion for this two-sheet system were derived taking into account space charge effects. The electron population growth in multipacting process was then simulated with the code developed on the base of these equations. It was found that the mutual repulsion between the sheets, i.e., space charge effects, results in the increasing of charge in one of the sheets and the loss of charge in the other due to the different growth rates. This process eventually comes to the saturation of one sheet and the dissappearence of the other.
Address (down) [Mostajeran, M.] Yazd Univ, Fac Phys, POB 89195-741, Yazd, Iran, Email: mostajeran@yazd.ac.ir;
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Springer Heidelberg Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 2190-5444 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:001184318100005 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 6014
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