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Renner, J.; Cervera-Villanueva, A.; Hernando, J.A.; Izmaylov, A.; Monrabal, F.; Muñoz, J.; Nygren, D.; Gomez-Cadenas, J.J. |
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Improved background rejection in neutrinoless double beta decay experiments using a magnetic field in a high pressure xenon TPC |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2015 |
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Journal of Instrumentation |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. Instrum. |
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10 |
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P12020 - 19pp |
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Pattern recognition, cluster finding, calibration and fitting methods; Double-beta decay detectors; Time projection chambers; Particle tracking detectors (Gaseous detectors) |
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We demonstrate that the application of an external magnetic field could lead to an improved background rejection in neutrinoless double-beta (0 nu beta beta) decay experiments using a high-pressure xenon (HPXe) TPC. HPXe chambers are capable of imaging electron tracks, a feature that enhances the separation between signal events (the two electrons emitted in the 0 nu beta beta decay of Xe-136) and background events, arising chiefly from single electrons of kinetic energy compatible with the end-point of the 0 nu beta beta decay (Q(beta beta)). Applying an external magnetic field of sufficiently high intensity (in the range of 0.5-1 Tesla for operating pressures in the range of 5-15 atmospheres) causes the electrons to produce helical tracks. Assuming the tracks can be properly reconstructed, the sign of the curvature can be determined at several points along these tracks, and such information can be used to separate signal (0 nu beta beta) events containing two electrons producing a track with two different directions of curvature from background (single-electron) events producing a track that should spiral in a single direction. Due to electron multiple scattering, this strategy is not perfectly efficient on an event-by-event basis, but a statistical estimator can be constructed which can be used to reject background events by one order of magnitude at a moderate cost (about 30%) in signal efficiency. Combining this estimator with the excellent energy resolution and topological signature identification characteristic of the HPXe TPC, it is possible to reach a background rate of less than one count per ton-year of exposure. Such a low background rate is an essential feature of the next generation of 0 nu beta beta experiments, aiming to fully explore the inverse hierarchy of neutrino masses. |
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[Renner, J.; Imzaylov, A.; Monrabal, F.; Munoz, J.; Gomez-Cadenas, J. J.] CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, Calle Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, Valencia 46980, Spain, Email: jrenner@ific.uv.es |
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Iop Publishing Ltd |
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1748-0221 |
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WOS:000369998500053 |
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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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2549 |
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Davesne, D.; Pastore, A.; Navarro, J. |
| Title |
Extended Skyrme equation of state in asymmetric nuclear matter |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Astronomy & Astrophysics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Astron. Astrophys. |
| Volume |
585 |
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A83 - 11pp |
| Keywords |
dense matter; equation of state |
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We present a new equation of state for infinite systems (symmetric, asymmetric, and neutron matter) based on an extended Skyrme functional that has been constrained by microscopic Brueckner-Bethe-Goldstone results. The resulting equation of state reproduces the main features of microscopic calculations very accurately and is compatible with recent measurements of two times Solar-mass neutron stars. We provide all necessary analytical expressions to facilitate a quick numerical implementation of quantities of astrophysical interest. |
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[Davesne, D.] Univ Lyon 1, CNRS, Inst Phys Nucl Lyon, UMR 5822,IN2P3, 43 Bd 11 Novembre 1918, F-69622 Villeurbanne, France, Email: alessandro.pastore@york.ac.uk |
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Edp Sciences S A |
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1432-0746 |
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WOS:000369710300090 |
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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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2562 |
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Yamagata-Sekihara, J.; Garcia-Recio, C.; Nieves, J.; Salcedo, L.L.; Tolos, L. |
| Title |
Formation spectra of charmed meson-nucleus systems using an antiproton beam |
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Journal Article |
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2016 |
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Physics Letters B |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Lett. B |
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754 |
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26-32 |
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Charmed mesic nuclei; Formation spectra; DN and (D)over-barN interaction; Klein-Gordon equation; Green's function method |
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We investigate the structure and formation of charmed meson--nucleus systems, with the aim of understanding the charmed meson-nucleon interactions and the properties of the charmed mesons in the nuclear medium. The (D) over bar mesic nuclei are of special interest, since they have tiny decay widths due to the absence of strong decays for the (D) over barN pair. Employing an effective model for the (D) over barN and DN interactions and solving the Klein-Gordon equation for (D) over bar and D in finite nuclei, we find that the D0-11B system has 1s and 2p mesic nuclear states and that the D0-11B system binds in a 1s state. In view of the forthcoming experiments by the PANDA and CBM Collaborations at the future FAIR facility and the J-PARC upgrade, we calculate the formation spectra of the [(D) over bar B--11] and [D-0-B-11] mesic nuclei for an antiproton beam on a C-12 target. Our results suggest that it is possible to observe the 2p D- mesic nuclear state with an appropriate experimental setup. |
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[Yamagata-Sekihara, J.] Oshima Coll, Natl Inst Technol, Yamaguchi 7422193, Japan, Email: yamagata@oshima-k.ac.jp |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0370-2693 |
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WOS:000369601000006 |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2570 |
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Sanchis-Lozano, M.A.; Sarkisyan-Grinbaum, E.K.; Moreno-Picot, S. |
| Title |
Searching for hidden sector in multiparticle production at LHC |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Physics Letters B |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Lett. B |
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754 |
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353-359 |
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pp interactions at LHC; Models beyond the Standard Model; Multihadron correlations; Hidden Valley models; Factorial and cumulant moments |
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We study the impact of a hidden sector beyond the Standard Model, e.g. a Hidden Valley model, on factorial moments and cumulants of multiplicity distributions in multiparticle production with a special emphasis on the prospects for LHC results. |
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[Sanchis-Lozano, Miguel-Angel] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, E-46100 Burjassot, Spain, Email: Miguel.Angel.Sanchis@ific.uv.es; |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0370-2693 |
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WOS:000369601000051 |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2574 |
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Bonilla, C.; Romao, J.C.; Valle, J.W.F. |
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Electroweak breaking and neutrino mass: `invisible' Higgs decays at the LHC (type II seesaw) |
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Journal Article |
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2016 |
Publication |
New Journal of Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
New J. Phys. |
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18 |
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033033 - 21pp |
| Keywords |
neutrino mass; invisible Higgs decays; Higgs physics |
| Abstract |
Neutrino mass generation through the Higgs mechanism not only suggests the need to reconsider the physics of electroweak symmetry breaking from a new perspective, but also provides a new theoretically consistent and experimentally viable paradigm. We illustrate this by describing the main features of the electroweak symmetry breaking sector of the simplest type-II seesaw model with spontaneous breaking of lepton number. After reviewing the relevant `theoretical' and astrophysical restrictions on the Higgs sector, we perform an analysis of the sensitivities of Higgs Boson searches at the ongoing ATLAS and CMS experiments at the LHC, including not only the new contributions to the decay channels present in the standard model (SM) but also genuinely non-SM Higgs Boson decays, such as `invisible' Higgs Boson decays to majorons. We find sensitivities that are likely to be reached at the upcoming run of the experiments. |
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[Bonilla, Cesar; Valle, Jose W. F.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, AHEP Grp, Edificio Inst Paterna,C Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, E-46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain, Email: cesar.bonilla@ific.uv.es; |
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1367-2630 |
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WOS:000373727500002 |
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International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2621 |
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