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Barenboim, G. |
| Title |
Some Aspects About Pushing the CPT and Lorentz Invariance Frontier With Neutrinos |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Frontiers in Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Front. Physics |
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10 |
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813753 - 7pp |
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CPT symmetry; neutrino properties; lorentz violation; fundamental symmetries; discrete symmetries |
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The CPT symmetry, which combines Charge Conjugation, Parity, and Time Reversal, is a cornerstone of our model-building method, and its probable violation will endanger the most extended tool we presently utilize to explain physics, namely local relativistic quantum fields. However, the kaon system's conservation constraints appear to be rather severe. We will show in this paper that neutrino oscillation experiments can enhance this limit by many orders of magnitude, making them an excellent instrument for investigating the basis of our understanding of Nature. As a result, verifying CPT invariance does not evaluate a specific model, but rather the entire paradigm. Therefore, as the CPT's status in the neutrino sector, linked or not to Lorentz invariance violation, will be assessed at an unprecedented level by current and future long baseline experiments, distinguishing it from comparable experimental fingerprints coming from non-standard interactions is critical. Whether the entire paradigm or simply the conventional model of neutrinos is at jeopardy is significantly dependent on this. |
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[Barenboim, Gabriela] Univ Valencia, Dept Fis Teor, CSIC, Burjassot, Spain, Email: gabriela.barenboim@uv.es |
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WOS:000804003600001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5237 |
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Hernandez, P.; Lopez-Pavon, J.; Rius, N.; Sandner, S. |
| Title |
Bounds on right-handed neutrino parameters from observable leptogenesis |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
Journal of High Energy Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. High Energy Phys. |
| Volume |
12 |
Issue |
12 |
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012 - 58pp |
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Baryo-and Leptogenesis; Early Universe Particle Physics; Sterile or Heavy Neutrinos |
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We revisit the generation of a matter-antimatter asymmetry in the minimal extension of the Standard Model with two singlet heavy neutral leptons (HNL) that can explain neutrino masses. We derive an accurate analytical approximation to the solution of the complete linearized set of kinetic equations, which exposes the non-trivial parameter dependencies in the form of parameterization-independent CP invariants. The identification of various washout regimes relevant in different regions of parameter space sheds light on the relevance of the mass corrections in the interaction rates and clarifies the correlations of baryogenesis with other observables. In particular, by requiring that the measured baryon asymmetry is reproduced, we derive robust upper or lower bounds on the HNL mixings depending on their masses, and constraints on their flavour structure, as well as on the CP-violating phases of the PMNS mixing matrix, and the amplitude of neutrinoless double-beta decay. We also find certain correlations between low and high scale CP phases. Especially emphasizing the testable part of the parameter space we demonstrate that our findings are in very good agreement with numerical results. The methods developed in this work can help in exploring more complex scenarios. |
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[Hernandez, P.] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Edificio Inst Invest,Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, Paterna 46980, Spain, Email: m.pilar.hernandez@uv.es; |
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1029-8479 |
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WOS:000914640400003 |
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no |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5467 |
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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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no |
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yes |
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no |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5593 |
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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 |
| Volume |
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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no |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5668 |
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Real, D.; Calvo, D.; Diaz, A.; Alves Garre, S.; Carretero, V.; Sanchez Losa, A.; Salesa Greus, F. |
| Title |
An Ultra-Narrow Time Optical Pulse Emitter Based on a Laser: UNTOPEL |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci. |
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70 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
2364-2372 |
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Instrumentation electronics; neutrino telescope instrumentation; subnanosecond light source; time calibration instrument |
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Light sources that emit repetitive subnanosecond pulses are used in neutrino telescopes for time calibration. Optical pulses with an ultra-narrow (subnanosecond) width can replicate the light produced by neutrino interactions, and are an important calibration and test element. By measuring the time-of-flight of the light, it is possible to provide a relative time calibration for all the detector photomultipliers. This work presents the ultra-narrow time optical pulse emitter based on a laser (UNTOPEL), an instrument emitting ultra-short laser optical pulses with a duration of 500 ps, energies per pulse of four microjoules at a wavelength of 532 nm, and a timing precision of 400 ps. The UNTOPEL pulse intensity can be fine-tuned, which is a novelty and a significant advantage in those applications that need to illuminate light detectors located at different distances with the same light intensity. The UNTOPEL pulse intensity can be controlled remotely, allowing for its use in operating conditions where physical access is impossible or difficult. Moreover, it is easy to operate and can be easily controlled through an inter-integrated circuit bus. The UNTOPEL is a sound instrument used when subnanosecond pulses and variable energy emissions are needed. |
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[Real, Diego; Calvo, David; Garre, Sergio Alves; Carretero, Victor; Losa, Agustin Sanchez; Greus, FranciscoSalesa] Univ Valencia, IFIC Inst Fis Corpuscular, CSIC, Paterna 46980, Spain, Email: real@ific.uv.es |
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Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc |
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0018-9499 |
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WOS:001098078200010 |
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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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5795 |
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Sandner, S.; Hernandez, P.; Lopez-Pavon, J.; Rius, N. |
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Predicting the baryon asymmetry with degenerate right-handed neutrinos |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Journal of High Energy Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. High Energy Phys. |
| Volume |
11 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
153 - 37pp |
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Baryo-and Leptogenesis; Sterile or Heavy Neutrinos; Early Universe Particle Physics |
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We consider the generation of a baryon asymmetry in an extension of the Standard Model with two singlet Majorana fermions that are degenerate above the electroweak phase transition. The model can explain neutrino masses as well as the observed matter-antimatter asymmetry, for masses of the heavy singlets below the electroweak scale. The only physical CP violating phases in the model are those in the PMNS mixing matrix, i.e. the Dirac phase and a Majorana phase that enter light neutrino observables. We present an accurate analytic approximation for the baryon asymmetry in terms of CP flavour invariants, and derive the correlations with neutrino observables. We demonstrate that the measurement of CP violation in neutrino oscillations as well as the mixings of the heavy neutral leptons with the electron, muon and tau flavours suffice to pin down the matter-antimatter asymmetry from laboratory measurements. |
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[Sandner, S.] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Edificio Inst Invest,Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, Paterna 46980, Spain, Email: stefan.sandner@ific.uv.es; |
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1029-8479 |
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WOS:001111979900002 |
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no |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5869 |
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Coloma, P.; López-Pavón, J.; Molina-Bueno, L.; Urrea, S. |
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New physics searches using ProtoDUNE and the CERN SPS accelerator |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2024 |
Publication |
Journal of High Energy Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. High Energy Phys. |
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01 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
134 - 18pp |
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New Light Particles; Sterile or Heavy Neutrinos |
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The exquisite capabilities of liquid Argon Time Projection Chambers make them ideal to search for weakly interacting particles in Beyond the Standard Model scenarios. Given their location at CERN the ProtoDUNE detectors may be exposed to a flux of such particles, produced in the collisions of 400 GeV protons (extracted from the Super Proton Synchrotron accelerator) on a target. Here we point out the interesting possibilities that such a setup offers to search for both long-lived unstable particles (Heavy Neutral Leptons, axion-like particles, etc) and stable particles (e.g. light dark matter, or millicharged particles). Our results show that, under conservative assumptions regarding the expected luminosity, this setup has the potential to improve over present bounds for some of the scenarios considered. This could be done within a short timescale, using facilities that are already in place at CERN, and without interfering with the experimental program in the North Area at CERN. |
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[Coloma, Pilar] UAM, Inst Fis Teor, CSIC, Calle Nicolas Cabrera 13-15, E-28049 Madrid, Spain, Email: pilar.coloma@ift.csic.es; |
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WOS:001155849200017 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5948 |
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Real, D.; Calvo, D.; Zornoza, J.D.; Manzaneda, M.; Gozzini, R.; Ricolfe-Viala, C.; Lajara, R.; Albiol, F. |
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Fast Coincidence Filter for Silicon Photomultiplier Dark Count Rate Rejection |
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Journal Article |
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2024 |
Publication |
Sensors |
Abbreviated Journal |
Sensors |
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24 |
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7 |
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2084 - 12pp |
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time-to-digital converters; neutrino telescopes; silicon photomultipliers; dark noise rate filtering |
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Silicon Photomultipliers find applications across various fields. One potential Silicon Photomultiplier application domain is neutrino telescopes, where they may enhance the angular resolution. However, the elevated dark count rate associated with Silicon Photomultipliers represents a significant challenge to their widespread utilization. To address this issue, it is proposed to use Silicon Photomultipliers and Photomultiplier Tubes together. The Photomultiplier Tube signals serve as a trigger to mitigate the dark count rate, thereby preventing undue saturation of the available bandwidth. This paper presents an investigation into a fast and resource-efficient method for filtering the Silicon Photomultiplier dark count rate. A low-resource and fast coincident filter has been developed, which removes the Silicon Photomultiplier dark count rate by using as a trigger the Photomultiplier Tube input signals. The architecture of the coincidence filter, together with the first results obtained, which validate the effectiveness of this method, is presented. |
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[Real, Diego; Calvo, David; Zornoza, Juan de Dios; Manzaneda, Mario; Gozzini, Rebecca; Albiol, Francisco] 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:001201226600001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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6063 |
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ANTARES Collaboration (Aguilar, J.A. et al); Bigongiari, C.; Dornic, D.; Emanuele, U.; Gomez-Gonzalez, J.P.; Hernandez-Rey, J.J.; Mangano, S.; Salesa, F.; Toscano, S.; Yepes, H.; Zornoza, J.D.; Zuñiga, J. |
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Performance of the front-end electronics of the ANTARES neutrino telescope |
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Journal Article |
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2010 |
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Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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622 |
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1 |
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59-73 |
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Neutrino telescope; Photomultiplier tube; Front-end electronics; ASIC |
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ANTARES is a high-energy neutrino telescope installed in the Mediterranean Sea at a depth of 2475 m. It consists of a three-dimensional array of optical modules, each containing a large photomultiplier tube. A total of 2700 front-end ASICs named analogue ring samplers (ARS) process the phototube signals, measure their arrival time, amplitude and shape as well as perform monitoring and calibration tasks. The ARS chip processes the analogue signals from the optical modules and converts information into digital data. All the information is transmitted to shore through further multiplexing electronics and an optical link. This paper describes the performance of the ARS chip: results from the functionality and characterization tests in the laboratory are summarized and the long-term performance in the apparatus is illustrated. |
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[Aguilar, J. A.; Bigongiari, C.; Dornic, D.; Emanuele, U.; Gomez-Gonzalez, J. P.; Hernandez-Rey, J. J.; Mangano, S.; Salesa, F.; Toscano, S.; Yepes, H.; Zornoza, J. D.; Zuniga, J.] Univ Valencia, IFIC, CSIC, Valencia 46071, Spain, Email: s.loucatos@cea.fr |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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ISI:000282530300009 |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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SuperNEMO Collaboration (Argyriades, J. et al); Carcel, S.; Diaz, J.; Monrabal, F.; Serra, L.; Yahlali, N. |
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Results of the BiPo-1 prototype for radiopurity measurements for the SuperNEMO double beta decay source foils |
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Journal Article |
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2010 |
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Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
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Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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622 |
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1 |
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120-128 |
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Double beta decay; NEMO-3; SuperNEMO; BiPo; Majorana neutrino; Radiopurity |
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The development of BiPo detectors is dedicated to the measurement of extremely high radiopurity in (TI)-T-208 and Bi-214 for the SuperNEMO double beta decay source foils. A modular prototype, called BiPo-1, with 0.8 m(2) of sensitive surface area, has been running in the Modane Underground Laboratory since February, 2008. The goal of BiPo-1 is to measure the different components of the background and in particular the surface radiopurity of the plastic scintillators that make up the detector. The first phase of data collection has been dedicated to the measurement of the radiopurity in (TI)-T-208. After more than one year of background measurement, a surface activity of the scintillators of A((TI)-T-208) = 1.5 μBq/m(2) is reported here. Given this level of background, a larger BiPo detector having 12 m(2) of active surface area, is able to qualify the radiopurity of the SuperNEMO selenium double beta decay foils with the required sensitivity of A((TI)-T-208) <2 μBq/kg (90% CL.) with a six month measurement. |
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[Argyriades, J.; Augier, C.; Bongrand, M.; Bourgeois, C.; Breton, D.; Briere, M.; Broudin-Bay, G.; Garrido, X.; Jenzer, S.; Jullian, S.; Sarazin, X.; Simard, L.; Szklarz, G.] Univ Paris 11, LAL, CNRS, IN2P3, F-91405 Orsay, France, Email: sarazin@lal.in2p3.fr |
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ISI:000282530300016 |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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