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Author 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.
Title The s-process in the Nd-Pm-Sm region: Neutron activation of Pm-147 Type Journal Article
Year 2019 Publication Physics Letters B Abbreviated Journal Phys. Lett. B
Volume 797 Issue Pages 134809 - 6pp
Keywords Nucleosynthesis; Neutron capture; Nuclear reactions; s-process; MACS; Neutron activation
Abstract 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.
Address [Guerrero, C.; Lerendegui-Marco, J.; Quesada, J. M.] Univ Seville, Seville, Spain, Email: cguerrero4@us.es
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Publisher (up) Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0370-2693 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000488071200026 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4161
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Author Ralet, D. et al; Gadea, A.; Perez, R.M.
Title Evidence of octupole-phonons at high spin in Pb-207<bold> </bold> Type Journal Article
Year 2019 Publication Physics Letters B Abbreviated Journal Phys. Lett. B
Volume 797 Issue Pages 134797 - 6pp
Keywords AGATA spectrometer; gamma-Ray tracking; VAMOS plus plus spectrometer; Plunger device; Nuclear deformation; Octupole phonon
Abstract A lifetime measurement of the 19/2(-) state in Pb-207 has been performed using the Recoil Distance Doppler-Shift (RDDS) method. The nuclei of interest were produced in multi-nucleon transfer reactions induced by a Pb-208 beam impinging on a Mo-100 enriched target. The beam-like nuclei were detected<bold> </bold>and identified in terms of their atomic mass number in the VAMOS++ spectrometer while the prompt gamma rays were detected by the AGATA tracking array. The measured large reduced transition probability B(E3, 19/2(-) -> 13/2(+)) = 40(8) W.u. is the first indication of the octupole phonon at high spin in Pb-207. An analysis in terms of a particle-octupole-vibration coupling model indicates that the measured B(E3) value in Pb-207 is compatible with the contributions from single-phonon and single particle E3 as well as E3 strength arising from the double-octupole-phonon 6(+) state, all adding coherently. A crucial aspect of the coupling model, namely the strong mixing between single-hole and the phonon-hole states, is confirmed in a realistic shell-model calculation.
Address [Ralet, D.; Georgiev, G.; Ljungvall, J.; Dupont, E.; Konstantinopoulos, T.; Korichi, A.; Lozeva, R.] Univ Paris Saclay, Univ Paris Sud, CSNSM, CNRS IN2P3, F-91405 Orsay, France, Email: clement@ganil.fr
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Publisher (up) Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0370-2693 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000488071200015 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4163
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Author ANTARES Collaboration (Albert, A. et al); Barrios-Marti, J.; Hernandez-Rey, J.J.; Illuminati, G.; Lotze, M.; Tönnis, C.; Zornoza, J.D.; Zuñiga, J.
Title Model-independent search for neutrino sources with the ANTARES neutrino telescope Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Astroparticle Physics Abbreviated Journal Astropart Phys.
Volume 114 Issue Pages 35-47
Keywords Neutrino astronomy; Astroparticle physics; Pattern recognition; Anisotropy
Abstract A novel method to analyse the spatial distribution of neutrino candidates recorded with the ANTARES neutrino telescope is introduced, searching for an excess of neutrinos in a region of arbitrary size and shape from any direction in the sky. Techniques originating from the domains of machine learning, pattern recognition and image processing are used to purify the sample of neutrino candidates and for the analysis of the obtained skymap. In contrast to a dedicated search for a specific neutrino emission model, this approach is sensitive to a wide range of possible morphologies of potential sources of high-energy neutrino emission. The application of these methods to ANTARES data yields a large-scale excess with a post-trial significance of 2.5 sigma. Applied to public data from IceCube in its IC40 configuration, an excess consistent with the results from ANTARES is observed with a post-trial significance of 2.1 sigma.
Address [Albert, A.; Drouhin, D.; Racca, C.; Saldana, M.] Univ Haute Alsace, Inst Univ Technol Colmar, GRPHE, 34 Rue Grillenbreit,BP Colmar 50568, F-68008 Mulhouse, France, Email: stefan.geisselsoeder@fau.de;
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Publisher (up) Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0927-6505 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000489353300005 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4167
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Author Papoulias, D.K.; Kosmas, T.S.; Sahu, R.; Kota, V.K.B.; Hota, M.
Title Constraining nuclear physics parameters with current and future COHERENT data Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Physics Letters B Abbreviated Journal Phys. Lett. B
Volume 800 Issue Pages 135133 - 9pp
Keywords Coherent neutrino elastic neutrino-nucleus; scattering; COHERENT experiment; Deformed shell model; Weak neutron form factors
Abstract Motivated by the recent observation of coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering (CE nu NS) at the COHERENT experiment, our goal is to explore its potential in probing important nuclear structure parameters. We show that the recent COHERENT data offers unique opportunities to investigate the neutron nuclear form factor. Our present calculations are based on the deformed Shell Model (DSM) method which leads to a better fit of the recent CE nu NS data, as compared to known phenomenological form factors such as the Helm-type, symmetrized Fermi and Klein-Nystrand. The attainable sensitivities and the prospects of improvement during the next phase of the COHERENT experiment are also considered and analyzed in the framework of two upgrade scenarios.
Address [Papoulias, D. K.] Univ Valencia, AHEP Grp, Inst Fis Corpuscular, CSIC, Edificio Inst Paterna,C Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, E-46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain, Email: dipapou@ific.uv.es;
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Publisher (up) Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0370-2693 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000503832500014 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4244
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Author Babiano, V.; Balibrea, J.; Caballero, L.; Calvo, D.; Ladarescu, I.; Mira Prats, S.; Domingo-Pardo, C.
Title First i-TED demonstrator: A Compton imager with Dynamic Electronic Collimation Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A
Volume 953 Issue Pages 163228 - 9pp
Keywords Compton imaging; Position-sensitive detectors; Monolithic crystals; Silicon photomultiplier
Abstract i-TED consists of both a total energy detector and a Compton camera primarily intended for the measurement of neutron capture cross sections by means of the simultaneous combination of neutron time-of-flight (TOF) and gamma-ray imaging techniques. TOF allows one to obtain a neutron-energy differential capture yield, whereas the imaging capability is intended for the discrimination of radiative background sources, that have a spatial origin different from that of the capture sample under investigation. A distinctive feature of i-TED is the embedded Dynamic Electronic Collimation (DEC) concept, which allows for a trade-off between efficiency and image resolution. Here we report on some general design considerations and first performance characterization measurements made with an i-TED demonstrator in order to explore its gamma-ray detection and imaging capabilities.
Address [Babiano, V; Balibrea, J.; Caballero, L.; Calvo, D.; Ladarescu, I; Mira Prats, S.; Domingo-Pardo, C.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Valencia, Spain, Email: domingo@ific.uv.es
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Publisher (up) Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0168-9002 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000506419900045 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4250
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Author Ljungvall, J.; Perez-Vidal, R.M.; Lopez-Martens, A.; Michelagnoli, C.; Clement, E.; Dudouet, J.; Gadea, A.; Hess, H.; Korichi, A.; Labiche, M.; Lalovic, N.; Li, H.J.; Recchia, F.
Title Performance of the Advanced GAmma Tracking Array at GANIL Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A
Volume 955 Issue Pages 163297 - 13pp
Keywords AGATA spectrometer; GANIL facility; gamma-ray tracking; Nuclear structure; HPGe detectors
Abstract The performance of the Advanced GAmma Tracking Array (AGATA) at GANIL is discussed, on the basis of the analysis of source and in-beam data taken with up to 30 segmented crystals. Data processing is described in detail. The performance of individual detectors are shown. The efficiency of the individual detectors as well as the efficiency after gamma-ray tracking are discussed. Recent developments of gamma-ray tracking are also presented. The experimentally achieved peak-to-total is compared with simulations showing the impact of back-scattered gamma rays on the peak-to-total in a gamma-ray tracking array. An estimate of the achieved position resolution using the Doppler broadening of in-beam data is also given. Angular correlations from source measurements are shown together with different methods to take into account the effects of gamma-ray tracking on the normalization of the angular correlations.
Address [Ljungvall, J.; Lopez-Martens, A.; Dudouet, J.; Korichi, A.] Univ Paris Saclay, Univ Paris Sud, CNRS IN2P3, CSNSM, F-91405 Orsay, France, Email: joa.ljungvall@csnsm.in2p3.fr
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Publisher (up) Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0168-9002 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000508940400029 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4276
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Author Caputo, A.; Esposito, A.; Geoffray, E.; Polosa, A.D.; Sun, S.C.
Title Dark matter, dark photon and superfluid He-4 from effective field theory Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Physics Letters B Abbreviated Journal Phys. Lett. B
Volume 802 Issue Pages 135258 - 6pp
Keywords Light dark matter; Effective theory; Helium; Phonon; Dark photon
Abstract We consider a model of sub-GeV dark matter whose interaction with the Standard Model is mediated by a new vector boson (the dark photon) which couples kinetically to the photon. We describe the possibility of constraining such a model using a superfluid He-4 detector, by means of an effective theory for the description of the superfluid phonon. We find that such a detector could provide bounds that are competitive with other direct detection experiments only for ultralight vector mediator, in agreement with previous studies. As a byproduct we also present, for the first time, the low-energy effective field theory for the interaction between photons and phonons.
Address [Caputo, Andrea] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Edificio Inst Invest,Catedratico Jose Beltran 2, Paterna 46980, Spain, Email: angelo.esposito@epfl.ch
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Publisher (up) Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0370-2693 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000515091400017 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4349
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Author Cabanelas, P. et al; Nacher, E.
Title Performance recovery of long CsI(Tl) scintillator crystals with APD-based readout Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A
Volume 965 Issue Pages 163845 - 6pp
Keywords CsI(Tl) scintillator crystals; Energy resolution; Non-uniformity light output; Optical Coupling; Avalanche Photo-Diodes
Abstract CALIFA is the high efficiency and energy resolution calorimeter for the (RB)-B-3 experiment at FAIR, intended for detecting high energy light charged particles and gamma rays in scattering experiments, and is being commissioned during the Phase-0 experiments at FAIR, between 2018 and 2020. It surrounds the reaction target in a segmented configuration with 2432 detection units made of long CsI(Tl) finger-shaped scintillator crystals. CALIFA has a 10 year intended operational lifetime as the (RB)-B-3 calorimeter, necessitating measures to be taken to ensure enduring performance. In this paper we present a systematic study of two groups of 6 different detection units of the CALIFA detector after more than four years of operation. The energy resolution and light output yield are evaluated under different conditions. Tests cover the aging of the first detector units assembled and investigates recovery procedures for degraded detection units. A possible reason for the observed degradation is given, pointing to the crystal-APD coupling.
Address [Cabanelas, P.; Gonzalez, D.; Alvarez-Pol, H.; Boillos, J. M.; Cortina, D.; Feijoo, M.; Galiana, E.; Pietras, B.; Rodriguez-Sanchez, J. L.] Univ Santiago Compostela, Inst Galego Fis Altas Enerxias, E-15782 Santiago De Compostela, Spain, Email: pablo.cabanelas@usc.es
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Publisher (up) Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0168-9002 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000524338400006 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4363
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Author n_TOF Collaboration (Bacak, M. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L.
Title A compact fission detector for fission-tagging neutron capture experiments with radioactive fissile isotopes Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A
Volume 969 Issue Pages 163981 - 10pp
Keywords Fission detector; U-233; n_TOF; Time-of-flight
Abstract In the measurement of neutron capture cross-sections of fissile isotopes, the fission channel is a source of background which can be removed efficiently using the so-called fission-tagging or fission-veto technique. For this purpose a new compact and fast fission chamber has been developed. The design criteria and technical description of the chamber are given within the context of a measurement of the U-233(n, gamma) cross-section at the nTOF facility at CERN, where it was coupled to the nTOF Total Absorption Calorimeter. For this measurement the fission detector was optimized for time resolution, minimization of material in the neutron beam and for alpha-fission discrimination. The performance of the fission chamber and its application as a fission tagging detector are discussed.
Address [Bacak, M.; Gunsing, F.; Vlachoudis, V.; Aberle, O.; Calviani, M.; Cardella, R.; Cerutti, F.; Chiaveri, E.; Ferrari, A.; Gilardoni, S.; Kadi, Y.; Macina, D.; Masi, A.; Mingrone, F.; Rubbia, C.; Sabate-Gilarte, M.; Zugec, P.] CERN, European Org Nucl Res, Geneva, Switzerland, Email: michael.bacak@cern.ch
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Publisher (up) Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0168-9002 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000536792400015 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4413
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Author ANTARES Collaboration (Albert, A. et al); Colomer, M.; Gozzini, R.; Hernandez-Rey, J.J.; Illuminati, G.; Khan-Chowdhury, N.R.; Manczak, J.; Thakore, T.; Zornoza, J.D.; Zuñiga, J.
Title Search for dark matter towards the Galactic Centre with 11 years of ANTARES data Type Journal Article
Year 2020 Publication Physics Letters B Abbreviated Journal Phys. Lett. B
Volume 805 Issue Pages 135439 - 6pp
Keywords Dark matter indirect detection; Neutrino telescope; Galactic Centre; ANTARES
Abstract Neutrino detectors participate in the indirect search for the fundamental constituents of dark matter (DM) in form of weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs). In WIMP scenarios, candidate DM particles can pair-annihilate into Standard Model products, yielding considerable fluxes of high-energy neutrinos. A detector like ANTARES, located in the Northern Hemisphere, is able to perform a complementary search looking towards the Galactic Centre, where a high density of dark matter is thought to accumulate. Both this directional information and the spectral features of annihilating DM pairs are entered into an unbinned likelihood method to scan the data set in search for DM-like signals in ANTARES data. Results obtained upon unblinding 3170 days of data reconstructed with updated methods are presented, which provides a larger, and more accurate, data set than a previously published result using 2101 days. A non-observation of dark matter is converted into limits on the velocity-averaged cross section for WIMP pair annihilation.
Address [Albert, A.; Drouhin, D.; Ruiz, R. Gracia; Organokov, M.; Pradier, T.] Univ Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC, UMR 7178, F-67000 Strasbourg, France, Email: srgozzini@km3net.de
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Publisher (up) Elsevier Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0370-2693 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000541379800026 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4439
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