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Beniwal, A.; Herrero-Garcia, J.; Leerdam, N.; White, M.; Williams, A.G. |
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The ScotoSinglet Model: a scalar singlet extension of the Scotogenic Model |
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Journal Article |
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2021 |
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Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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06 |
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6 |
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136 - 34pp |
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Beyond Standard Model; Higgs Physics; Neutrino Physics |
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The Scotogenic Model is one of the most minimal models to account for both neutrino masses and dark matter (DM). In this model, neutrino masses are generated at the one-loop level, and in principle, both the lightest fermion singlet and the lightest neutral component of the scalar doublet can be viable DM candidates. However, the correct DM relic abundance can only be obtained in somewhat small regions of the parameter space, as there are strong constraints stemming from lepton flavour violation, neutrino masses, electroweak precision tests and direct detection. For the case of scalar DM, a sufficiently large lepton-number-violating coupling is required, whereas for fermionic DM, coannihilations are typically necessary. In this work, we study how the new scalar singlet modifies the phenomenology of the Scotogenic Model, particularly in the case of scalar DM. We find that the new singlet modifies both the phenomenology of neutrino masses and scalar DM, and opens up a large portion of the parameter space of the original model. |
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[Beniwal, Ankit] Catholic Univ Louvain, Ctr Cosmol Particle Phys & Phenomenol CP3, B-1348 Louvain La Neuve, Belgium, Email: ankit.beniwal@uclouvain.be; |
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WOS:000668611300001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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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. |
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The s-process in the Nd-Pm-Sm region: Neutron activation of Pm-147 |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2019 |
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Physics Letters B |
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Phys. Lett. B |
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797 |
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134809 - 6pp |
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Nucleosynthesis; Neutron capture; Nuclear reactions; s-process; MACS; Neutron activation |
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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. |
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[Guerrero, C.; Lerendegui-Marco, J.; Quesada, J. M.] Univ Seville, Seville, Spain, Email: cguerrero4@us.es |
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0370-2693 |
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WOS:000488071200026 |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Mandal, R.; Murgui, C.; Peñuelas, A.; Pich, A. |
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The role of right-handed neutrinos in b -> c tau nubar anomalies |
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Journal Article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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08 |
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8 |
Pages |
022 - 46pp |
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Phenomenology of Field Theories in Higher Dimensions |
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Motivated by the persistent anomalies reported in the b -> c tau v<overbar></mml:mover> data, we perform a general model-independent analysis of these transitions, in the presence of light right-handed neutrinos. We adopt an effective field theory approach and write a low-energy effective Hamiltonian, including all possible dimension-six operators. The corresponding Wilson coefficients are determined through a numerical fit to all available experimental data. In order to work with a manageable set of free parameters, we define eleven well- motivated scenarios, characterized by the different types of new physics that could mediate these transitions, and analyse which options seem to be preferred by the current measurements. The data exhibit a clear preference for new-physics contributions, and good fits to the data are obtained in several cases. However, the current measurement of the longitudinal D<SUP></SUP> polarization in B -> D tau v<overbar></mml:mover> cannot be easily accommodated within its experimental 1 sigma range. A general analysis of the three-body B -> D tau v<overbar></mml:mover> and four-body B -> D<mml:mo><mml:mfenced close=“)” open=“(”><mml:mo>-> D pi</mml:mfenced>tau <mml:mover accent=“true”>v<mml:mo stretchy=“true”><overbar></mml:mover> angular distributions is also presented. The accessible angular observables are studied in order to assess their sensitivity to the different new physics scenarios. Experimental information on these distributions would help to disentangle the dynamical origin of the current anomalies. |
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[Mandal, Rusa] Univ Siegen, Theoret Phys 1, Nat Wissensch Tech Fak, D-57068 Siegen, Germany, Email: Rusa.Mandal@uni-siegen.de; |
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1029-8479 |
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WOS:000561056000003 |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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4506 |
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Penalva, N.; Hernandez, E.; Nieves, J. |
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The role of right-handed neutrinos in b -> c tau (pi nu(tau), rho nu(tau), mu(nu)over-bar(mu)nu(tau))(nu)over-bar(tau) from visible final-state kinematics |
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Journal Article |
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2021 |
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Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
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10 |
Issue |
10 |
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122 - 45pp |
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Beyond Standard Model; CP violation |
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In the context of lepton flavor universality violation (LFUV) studies, we fully derive a general tensor formalism to investigate the role that left- and right-handed neutrino new-physics (NP) terms may have in b -> c tau(nu) over bar (tau) transitions. We present, for several extensions of the Standard Model (SM), numerical results for the Lambda(b) -> Lambda(c)tau(nu) over bar (tau) semileptonic decay, which is expected to be measured with precision at the LHCb. This reaction can be a new source of experimental information that can help to confirm, or maybe rule out, LFUV presently seen in (B) over bar meson decays. The present study analyzes observables that can help in distinguishing between different NP scenarios that otherwise provide very similar results for the branching ratios, which are our currently best hints for LFUV. Since the tau lepton is very short-lived, we consider three subsequent tau-decay modes, two hadronic pi nu(tau) and rho nu(tau) and one leptonic mu(nu) over bar (mu)nu(tau), which have been previously studied for (B) over bar -> D(*) decays. Within the tensor formalism that we have developed in previous works, we re-obtain the expressions for the differential decay width written in terms of visible (experimentally accessible) variables of the massive particle created in the tau decay. There are seven different tau angular and spin asymmetries that are defined in this way and that can be extracted from experiment. Those asymmetries provide observables that can help in constraining possible SM extensions. |
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[Penalva, Neus; Nieves, Juan] Ctr Mixto CSIC UV, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Inst Invest Paterna, C Catedrat Jose Beltran 2, E-46980 Valencia, Spain, Email: neus.penalva@ific.uv.es; |
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WOS:000708483600004 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5005 |
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Moretti, F.; Bombacigno, F.; Montani, G. |
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The Role of Longitudinal Polarizations in Horndeski and Macroscopic Gravity: Introducing Gravitational Plasmas |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Universe |
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Universe |
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7 |
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12 |
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496 - 28pp |
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gravitational waves; gauge-invariant method; Landau damping; macroscopic gravity |
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We discuss some general and relevant features of longitudinal gravitational modes in Horndeski gravity and their interaction with matter media. Adopting a gauge-invariant formulation, we clarify how massive scalar and vector fields can induce additional transverse and longitudinal excitations, resulting in breathing, vector, and longitudinal polarizations. We review, then, the interaction of standard gravitational waves with a molecular medium, outlining the emergence of effective massive gravitons, induced by the net quadrupole moment due to molecule deformation. Finally, we investigate the interaction of the massive mode in Horndeski gravity with a noncollisional medium, showing that Landau damping phenomenon can occur in the gravitational sector as well. That allows us to introduce the concept of “gravitational plasma”, where inertial forces associated with the background field play the role of cold ions in electromagnetic plasma. |
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[Moretti, Fabio; Montani, Giovanni] Sapienza Univ Rome, Dept Phys, Ple Aldo Moro 5, I-00185 Rome, Italy, Email: fabio.moretti@uniroma1.it; |
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WOS:000741918900001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5076 |
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Dias, J.M.; Debastiani, V.R.; Xie, J.J.; Oset, E. |
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The radiative decay D-0 -> (K)over-bar*(0)gamma with vector meson dominance |
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Journal Article |
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2018 |
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Chinese Physics C |
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Chin. Phys. C |
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42 |
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4 |
Pages |
043106 - 7pp |
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radiative decay; vector meson dominance; local hidden gauge symmetry |
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Motivated by the experimental measurements of D-0 radiative decay modes, we have proposed a model to study the D-0 -> (K) over bar*(0)gamma decay, by establishing a link with D-0 -> (K) over bar*(0) V (V = rho(0), omega) decays through the vector meson dominance hypothesis. In order to do this properly, we have used the Lagrangians from the local hidden gauge symmetry approach to account for V gamma conversion. As a result, we have found the branching ratio B[D-0 -> (K) over bar*(0)gamma]=(1.55-3.44)x10(-4), which is in fair agreement with the experimental values reported by the Belle and BaBar collaborations. |
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[Dias, J. M.; Debastiani, V. R.; Xie, Ju-Jun; Oset, E.] Chinese Acad Sci, Inst Modern Phys, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu, Peoples R China, Email: jdias@if.usp.br; |
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WOS:000430884300010 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Fileviez Perez, P.; Murgui, C.; Plascencia, A.D. |
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The QCD axion and unification |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Journal of High Energy Physics |
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J. High Energy Phys. |
Volume |
11 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
093 - 21pp |
Keywords |
Beyond Standard Model; Cosmology of Theories beyond the SM; GUT |
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The QCD axion is one of the most appealing candidates for the dark matter in the Universe. In this article, we discuss the possibility to predict the axion mass in the context of a simple renormalizable grand unified theory where the Peccei-Quinn scale is determined by the unification scale. In this framework, the axion mass is predicted to be in the range ma, <^> (3-13) x 10-9 eV. We study the axion phenomenology and find that the ABRACADABRA and CASPEr-Electric experiments will be able to fully probe this mass window. |
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[Perez, Pavel Fileviez; Plascencia, Alexis D.] Case Western Reserve Univ, Phys Dept, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA, Email: pxf112@case.edu; |
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WOS:000514868300004 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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KM3NeT Collaboration (Adrian-Martinez, S. et al); Barrios-Marti, J.; Calvo Diaz-Aldagalan, D.; Hernandez-Rey, J.J.; Real, D.; Zornoza, J.D.; Zuñiga, J. |
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The prototype detection unit of the KM3NeT detector |
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Journal Article |
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2016 |
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European Physical Journal C |
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Eur. Phys. J. C |
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76 |
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2 |
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54 - 12pp |
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A prototype detection unit of the KM3NeT deep-sea neutrino telescope has been installed at 3500m depth 80 km offshore the Italian coast. KM3NeT in its final configuration will contain several hundreds of detection units. Each detection unit is a mechanical structure anchored to the sea floor, held vertical by a submerged buoy and supporting optical modules for the detection of Cherenkov light emitted by charged secondary particles emerging from neutrino interactions. This prototype string implements three optical modules with 31 photomultiplier tubes each. These optical modules were developed by the KM3NeT Collaboration to enhance the detection capability of neutrino interactions. The prototype detection unit was operated since its deployment in May 2014 until its decommissioning in July 2015. Reconstruction of the particle trajectories from the data requires a nanosecond accuracy in the time calibration. A procedure for relative time calibration of the photomultiplier tubes contained in each optical module is described. This procedure is based on the measured coincidences produced in the sea by the K background light and can easily be expanded to a detector with several thousands of optical modules. The time offsets between the different optical modules are obtained using LED nanobeacons mounted inside them. A set of data corresponding to 600 h of livetime was analysed. The results show good agreement with Monte Carlo simulations of the expected optical background and the signal from atmospheric muons. An almost background-free sample of muons was selected by filtering the time correlated signals on all the three optical modules. The zenith angle of the selected muons was reconstructed with a precision of about 3 degrees. |
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[Adrian-Martinez, S.; Ardid, M.; Llorens Alvarez, C. D.; Martinez-Mora, J. A.; Saldana, M.] Univ Politecn Valencia, Inst Invest Gest Integrada Zonas Costeras, Gandia, Spain, Email: creusot@apc.in2p3.fr; |
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WOS:000369007300001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Abdullahi, A.M. et al; Lopez-Pavon, J. |
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The present and future status of heavy neutral leptons |
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2023 |
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Journal of Physics G |
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J. Phys. G |
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50 |
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2 |
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020501 - 100pp |
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Neutrinos; beyond the standard model; sterile neutrinos |
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The existence of nonzero neutrino masses points to the likely existence of multiple Standard Model neutral fermions. When such states are heavy enough that they cannot be produced in oscillations, they are referred to as heavy neutral leptons (HNLs). In this white paper, we discuss the present experimental status of HNLs including colliders, beta decay, accelerators, as well as astrophysical and cosmological impacts. We discuss the importance of continuing to search for HNLs, and its potential impact on our understanding of key fundamental questions, and additionally we outline the future prospects for next-generation future experiments or upcoming accelerator run scenarios. |
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[Abdullahi, Asli M.; Plestid, Ryan] Fermilab Natl Accelerator Lab, Theoret Phys Dept, POB 500, Batavia, IL 60510 USA, Email: shoemaker@vt.edu |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Barucca, G. et al; Diaz, J. |
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The potential of Lambda and Xi(-) studies with PANDA at FAIR |
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2021 |
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European Physical Journal A |
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Eur. Phys. J. A |
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57 |
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4 |
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154 - 26pp |
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The antiproton experiment PANDA at FAIR is designed to bring hadron physics to a new level in terms of scope, precision and accuracy. In this work, its unique capability for studies of hyperons is outlined. We discuss groundstate hyperons as diagnostic tools to study non-perturbative aspects of the strong interaction, and fundamental symmetries. New simulation studies have been carried out for two benchmark hyperon-antihyperon production channels: (p) over barp -> (Lambda) over bar Lambda and (p) over barp -> (Xi) over bar+Xi(-). The results, presented in detail in this paper, show that hyperon-antihyperon pairs from these reactions can be exclusively reconstructed with high efficiency and very low background contamination. In addition, the polarisation and spin correlations have been studied, exploiting the weak, self-analysing decay of hyperons and antihyperons. Two independent approaches to the finite efficiency have been applied and evaluated: one standard multidimensional efficiency correction approach, and one efficiency independent approach. The applicability of the latter was thoroughly evaluated for all channels, beam momenta and observables. The standard method yields good results in all cases, and shows that spin observables can be studied with high precision and accuracy already in the first phase of data taking with PANDA. |
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[Barucca, G.; Davi, F.; Lancioni, G.; Mengucci, P.; Montalto, L.; Natali, P. P.; Paone, N.; Rinaldi, D.; Scalise, L.] Univ Politecn Marche Ancona, Ancona, Italy, Email: karin.schonning@physics.uu.se |
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WOS:000645914600001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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