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| Author |
Ankowski, A.M. et al; Alvarez-Ruso, L. |
| Title |
Electron scattering and neutrino physics |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Journal of Physics G |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. Phys. G |
| Volume |
50 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
120501 - 34pp |
| Keywords |
neutrino oscillation; CEvNS; PVES; electron scattering; neutrino scattering |
| Abstract |
A thorough understanding of neutrino-nucleus scattering physics is crucial for the successful execution of the entire US neutrino physics program. Neutrino-nucleus interaction constitutes one of the biggest systematic uncertainties in neutrino experiments-both at intermediate energies affecting long-baseline deep underground neutrino experiment, as well as at low energies affecting coherent scattering neutrino program-and could well be the difference between achieving or missing discovery level precision. To this end, electron-nucleus scattering experiments provide vital information to test, assess and validate different nuclear models and event generators intended to test, assess and validate different nuclear models and event generators intended to be used in neutrino experiments. Similarly, for the low-energy neutrino program revolving around the coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering (CEvNS) physics at stopped pion sources, such as at ORNL, the main source of uncertainty in the evaluation of the CEvNS cross section is driven by the underlying nuclear structure, embedded in the weak form factor, of the target nucleus. To this end, parity-violating electron scattering (PVES) experiments, utilizing polarized electron beams, provide vital model-independent information in determining weak form factors. This information is vital in achieving a percent level precision needed to disentangle new physics signals from the standard model expected CEvNS rate. In this white paper, we highlight connections between electron- and neutrino-nucleus scattering physics at energies ranging from 10 s of MeV to a few GeV, review the status of ongoing and planned electron scattering experiments, identify gaps, and lay out a path forward that benefits the neutrino community. We also highlight the systemic challenges with respect to the divide between the nuclear and high-energy physics communities and funding that presents additional hurdles in mobilizing these connections to the benefit of neutrino programs. |
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[Ankowski, A. M.; Friedland, A.; Butti, P.; Toro, N.] Stanford Univ, SLAC Natl Accelerator Lab, Menlo Pk, CA USA, Email: mahn@msu.edu; |
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IOP Publishing Ltd |
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English |
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0954-3899 |
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| Notes |
WOS:001086874300001 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
| Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
5748 |
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Alvarez-Ruso, L.; Saul-Sala, E. |
| Title |
Neutrino interactions with matter and the MiniBooNE anomaly |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2021 |
Publication |
European Physical Journal-Special Topics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Eur. Phys. J.-Spec. Top. |
| Volume |
230 |
Issue |
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Pages |
4373-4389 |
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The excess of electron-like events measured by MiniBooNE challenges our understanding of neutrinos and their interactions. We review the status of this open problem and ongoing efforts to resolve it. After introducing the experiment and its results, we consider the main experimental backgrounds and the related physics of neutrino interactions with matter, such as quasielastic-like scattering and weak pion production on nucleons and nuclei. Special attention is paid to single photon emission in neutral current interactions and, in particular, its coherent channel. The difficulties to reconcile the MiniBooNE anomaly with global oscillation analysis is then highlighted. We finally outline some of the proposed solutions of the puzzle involving unconventional neutrino-interaction mechanisms. |
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[Alvarez-Ruso, Luis] CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, Valencia 46980, Spain, Email: Luis.Alvarez@ific.uv.es |
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Springer Heidelberg |
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English |
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1951-6355 |
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| Notes |
WOS:000709649400001 |
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no |
| Is ISI |
yes |
International Collaboration |
no |
| Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
5007 |
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| Author |
GENIE Collaboration (Alvarez-Ruso, L. et al) |
| Title |
Recent highlights from GENIE v3 |
Type |
Journal Article |
| Year |
2021 |
Publication |
European Physical Journal-Special Topics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Eur. Phys. J.-Spec. Top. |
| Volume |
230 |
Issue |
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Pages |
4449-4467 |
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The release of GENIE v3.0.0 was a major milestone in the long history of the GENIE project, delivering several alternative comprehensive neutrino interaction models, improved charged-lepton scattering simulations, a range of beyond the Standard Model simulation capabilities, improved experimental interfaces, expanded core framework capabilities, and advanced new frameworks for the global analysis of neutrino scattering data and tuning of neutrino interaction models. Steady progress continued following the release of GENIE v3.0.0. New tools and a large number of new physics models, comprehensive model configurations, and tunes have been made publicly available and planned for release in v3.2.0. This article highlights some of the most recent technical and physics developments in the GENIE v3 series. |
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[Vololoniaina, Narisoa] Univ Antananarivo, Dept Phys, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar, Email: publications@genie-mc.org |
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Springer Heidelberg |
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1951-6355 |
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WOS:000728775800002 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
5046 |
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