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Author Blennow, M.; Dasgupta, B.; Fernandez-Martinez, E.; Rius, N.
Title Aidnogenesis via leptogenesis and dark sphalerons Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2011 Publication Journal of High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal J. High Energy Phys.
Volume 03 Issue 3 Pages 014 - 14pp
Keywords Cosmology of Theories beyond the SM; Beyond Standard Model; Neutrino Physics
Abstract We discuss aidnogenesis,(1) i.e. the generation of a dark matter asymmetry, via new sphaleron processes associated to an extra non-abelian gauge symmetry common to both the visible and the dark sectors. Such a theory can naturally produce an abundance of asymmetric dark matter which is of the same size as the lepton and baryon asymmetries, as suggested by the similar sizes of the observed baryonic and dark matter energy content, and provide a definite prediction for the mass of the dark matter particle. We discuss in detail a minimal realization in which the Standard Model is only extended by dark matter fermions which form “dark baryons” through an SU(3) interaction, and a (broken) horizontal symmetry that induces the new sphalerons. The dark matter mass is predicted to be similar to 6GeV, close to the region favored by DAMA and CoGeNT. Furthermore, a remnant of the horizontal symmetry should be broken at a lower scale and can also explain the Tevatron dimuon anomaly.
Address [Blennow, Mattias; Fernandez-Martinez, Enrique] Max Planck Inst Phys & Astrophys, Werner Heisenberg Inst, D-80805 Munich, Germany, Email: blennow@mppmu.mpg.de
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1126-6708 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes ISI:000289295200014 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 611
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Author Menjo, H. et al; Faus-Golfe, A.; Velasco, J.
Title Monte Carlo study of forward pi(0) production spectra to be measured by the LHCf experiment for the purpose of benchmarking hadron interaction models at 10(17) eV Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2011 Publication Astroparticle Physics Abbreviated Journal Astropart Phys.
Volume 34 Issue 7 Pages 513-520
Keywords High energy cosmic rays; LHC; LHCf; High energy pi(0) production spectra
Abstract The LHCf experiment aims to improve knowledge of forward neutral particle production spectra at the LHC energy which is relevant for the interpretation of air shower development of high energy cosmic rays. Two detectors, each composed of a pair of sampling and imaging calorimeters, have been installed at the forward region of IP1 to measure pi(0) energy spectra above 600 GeV. In this paper, we present a Monte Carlo study of the pi(0) measurements to be performed with one of the LHCf detectors for proton-proton collisions at root s = 14 TeV. In approximately 40 min of operation at luminosity 0.8 x 10(29) cm(-2) s(-1) during the beam commissioning phase of LHC, about 1.5 x 10(4) pi(0) events are expected to be obtained at two transverse positions of the detector. The backgrounds from interactions of secondary particles with beam pipes and interactions of beam particles with residual gas in the beam pipes are expected to be less than 0.1% of the signal from pi(0)s. We also discuss the capability of LHCf measurements to discriminate between the various hadron interaction models that are used for simulation of high energy air showers, such as DPMJET3.03, QGSJETII-03, SIBYLL2.1 and EPOS1.99.
Address [Menjo, H.; Adriani, O.; Bonechi, L.; Bongi, M.; Castellini, G.; D'Alessandro, R.; Papini, P.; Ricciarini, S.; Viciani, A.] Ist Nazl Fis Nucl, Sez Firenze, I-50019 Florence, Italy, Email: menjo@fi.infn.it
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Elsevier Science Bv 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 ISI:000287955500001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 596
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Author Nguyen, C.V.; Gillam, J.E.; Brown, J.M.C.; Martin, D.V.; Nikulin, D.A.; Dimmock, M.R.
Title Towards Optimal Collimator Design for the PEDRO Hybrid Imaging System Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2011 Publication IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science Abbreviated Journal IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.
Volume 58 Issue 3 Pages 639-650
Keywords Compton scattering enhancement; multiple pinhole; PEDRO
Abstract The Pixelated Emission Detector for RadiOisotopes (PEDRO) is a hybrid imaging system designed for the measurement of single photon emission from small animal models. The proof-of-principle device consists of a Compton-camera situated behind a mechanical collimator and is intended to provide optimal detection characteristics over a broad spectral range, from 30 to 511 keV. An automated routine has been developed for the optimization of large-area slits in the outer regions of a collimator which has a central region allocated for pinholes. The optimization was tested with a GEANT4 model of the experimental prototype. The data were blurred with the expected position and energy resolution parameters and a Bayesian interaction ordering algorithm was applied. Images were reconstructed using cone back-projection. The results show that the optimization technique allows the large-area slits to both sample fully and extend the primary field of view (FoV) determined by the pinholes. The slits were found to provide truncation of the back-projected cones of response and also an increase in the success rate of the interaction ordering algorithm. These factors resulted in an increase in the contrast and signal-to-noise ratio of the reconstructed image estimates. Of the two configurations tested, the cylindrical geometry outperformed the square geometry, primarily because of a decrease in artifacts. This was due to isotropic modulation of the cone surfaces, that can be achieved with a circular shape. Also, the cylindrical geometry provided increased sampling of the FoV due to more optimal positioning of the slits. The use of the cylindrical collimator and application of the transmission function in the reconstruction was found to improve the resolution of the system by a factor of 20, as compared to the uncollimated Compton camera. Although this system is designed for small animal imaging, the technique can be applied to any application of single photon imaging.
Address [Nguyen, Chuong V.; Dimmock, Matthew R.] Monash Univ, Sch Phys, Melbourne, Vic 3800, Australia, Email: chuong.nguyen@monash.edu
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0018-9499 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes ISI:000291655900008 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 650
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Author Fomichev, A.S.; Mukha, I.; Stepantsov, S.V.; Grigorenko, L.V.; Litvinova, E.V.; Chudoba, V.; Egorova, I.A.; Golovkov, M.S.; Gorshkov, A.V.; Gorshkov, V.A.; Kaminski, G.; Krupko, S.A.; Parfenova, Y.L.; Sidorchuk, S.I.; Slepnev, R.S.; Ter-Akopian, G.M.; Wolski, R.; Zhukov, M.V.
Title Lifetime of (26)S and a limit for its 2p decay energy Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2011 Publication International Journal of Modern Physics E Abbreviated Journal Int. J. Mod. Phys. E
Volume 20 Issue 6 Pages 1491-1508
Keywords Properties of nuclei; nuclear energy
Abstract The unknown isotope (26)S, expected to decay by two-proton (2p) emission, was studied theoretically and searched experimentally. The structure of this nucleus was examined within the relativistic mean field (RMF) approach. A method for taking into account the many-body structure in the three-body decay calculations was developed. The results of the RMF calculations were used as an input for the three-cluster decay model optimized for the study of a possible 2p decay branch of this nucleus. The experimental search for (26)S was performed by fragmentation of a 50.3 A MeV (32)S beam. No events of a particles table (26)S or (25)P (a presumably proton-unstable subsystem of (26)S) were observed. Based on the obtained production systematics, an upper half-life limit of T(1/2) < 79 ns was established from the time-of-flight through the fragment separator. Together with the theoretical lifetime estimates for two-proton decay, this gives a decay energy limit of Q(2p) > 640 keV for (26)S. Analogous limits for (25)P are found as T(1/2) < 38 ns and Q(p) > 110 keV. In the case that the one-proton emission is the main branch of the (26)S decay, a limit Q(2p) > 230 keV would follow for this nucleus. According to these limits, it is likely that (26)S resides in the picosecond life time range
Address [Fomichev, AS; Stepantsov, SV; Grigorenko, LV; Chudoba, V; Golovkov, MS; Gorshkov, AV; Gorshkov, VA; Kaminski, G; Krupko, SA; Parfenova, YL; Sidorchuk, SI; Slepnev, RS; Ter-Akopian, GM; Wolski, R] JINR, Flerov Lab Nucl React, RU-141980 Dubna, Russia, Email: fomichev@jinr.ru
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher World Scientific Publ Co Pte Ltd Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0218-3013 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000292644900010 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 693
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Author Cases, R.; Ros, E.; Zuñiga, J.
Title Measuring radon concentration in air using a diffusion cloud chamber Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2011 Publication American Journal of Physics Abbreviated Journal Am. J. Phys.
Volume 79 Issue 9 Pages 903-908
Keywords cloud chambers; diffusion; radiation effects; radon; student experiments
Abstract Radon concentration in air is a major concern in lung cancer studies. A traditional technique used to measure radon abundance is the charcoal canister method. We propose a novel technique using a diffusion cloud chamber. This technique is simpler and can easily be used for physics demonstrations for high school and university students.
Address [Cases, R; Ros, E; Zuniga, J] Univ Valencia, CSIC, IFIC, Valencia 22085, Spain, Email: ramon.cases@uv.es
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Publisher Amer Assoc Physics Teachers Amer Inst Physics Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0002-9505 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000294064300003 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ elepoucu @ Serial 724
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Author Bustamante, M.; Gago, A.M.; Jones Perez, J.
Title SUSY renormalization group effects in ultra high energy neutrinos Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2011 Publication Journal of High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal J. High Energy Phys.
Volume 05 Issue 5 Pages 133 - 26pp
Keywords Neutrino Physics; Supersymmetric Standard Model; Renormalization Group
Abstract We have explored the question of whether the renormalization group running of the neutrino mixing parameters in the Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model is detectable with ultra-high energy neutrinos from active galactic nuclei (AGN). We use as observables the ratios of neutrino fluxes produced at the AGN, focusing on four different neutrino production models: (Phi(0)(v epsilon+(v) over bar epsilon) : Phi(0)(v mu+(v) over bar mu) : Phi(0)(v tau+(v) over bar tau)) = (1 : 2 : 0), (0 : 1 : 0), (1 : 0 : 0), and (1 : 1 : 0). The prospects for observing deviations experimentally are taken into consideration, and we find out that it is necessary to impose a cut-off on the transferred momentum of Q(2) >= 10(7) GeV(2). However, this condition, together with the expected low value of the diffuse AGN neutrino flux, yields a negligible event rate at a km-scale. Cerenkov detector such as IceCube.
Address [Bustamante, M; Gago, AM] Pontificia Univ Catolica Peru, Dept Ciencias, Sec Fis, Lima, Peru, Email: mbustamante@pucp.edu.pe
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1126-6708 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000291364500065 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 684
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Author Hirsch, M.; Reichert, L.; Porod, W.
Title Supersymmetric mass spectra and the seesaw scale Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2011 Publication Journal of High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal J. High Energy Phys.
Volume 05 Issue 5 Pages 086 - 32pp
Keywords Supersymmetry Phenomenology
Abstract Supersymmetric mass spectra within two variants of the seesaw mechanism, commonly known as type-II and type-III seesaw, are calculated using full 2-loop RGEs and minimal Supergravity boundary conditions. The type-II seesaw is realized using one pair of 15 and (15) over bar superfields, while the type-III is realized using three copies of 24(M) superfields. Using published, estimated errors on SUSY mass observables attainable at the LHC and in a combined LHC+ILC analysis, we calculate expected errors for the parameters of the models, most notably the seesaw scale. If SUSY particles are within the reach of the ILC, pure mSugra can be distinguished from mSugra plus type-II or type-III seesaw for nearly all relevant values of the seesaw scale. Even in the case when only the much less accurate LHC measurements are used, we find that indications for the seesaw can be found in favourable parts of the parameter space. Since our conclusions crucially depend on the reliability of the theoretically forecasted error bars, we discuss in some detail the accuracies which need to be achieved for the most important LHC and ILC observables before an analysis, such as the one presented here, can find any hints for type-II or type-III seesaw in SUSY spectra.
Address [Hirsch, M; Reichert, L] Univ Valencia, CSIC, AHEP Grp, Inst Fis Corpuscular, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: mahirsch@ific.uv.es
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1126-6708 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000291364500018 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 685
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Author Carrio, F.; Castillo Gimenez, V.; Ferrer, A.; Gonzalez, V.; Higon-Rodriguez, E.; Marin, C.; Moreno, P.; Sanchis, E.; Solans, C.; Valero, A.; Valls Ferrer, J.A.
Title Optical Link Card Design for the Phase II Upgrade of TileCal Experiment Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2011 Publication IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science Abbreviated Journal IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.
Volume 58 Issue 4 Pages 1657-1663
Keywords High energy physics instrumentation computing; optical-fiber communication high-speed electronics; programmable logic devices
Abstract This paper presents the design of an optical link card developed in the frame of the R&D activities for the phase 2 upgrade of the TileCal experiment. This board, that is part of the evaluation of different technologies for the final choice in the next years, is designed as a mezzanine that can work independently or be plugged in the optical multiplexer board of the TileCal backend electronics. It includes two SNAP 12 optical connectors able to transmit and receive up to 75 Gb/s and one SFP optical connector for lower speeds and compatibility with existing hardware as the read out driver. All processing is done in a Stratix II GX field-programmable gate array (FPGA). Details are given on the hardware design, including signal and power integrity analysis, needed when working with these high data rates and on firmware development to obtain the best performance of the FPGA signal transceivers and for the use of the GBT protocol.
Address [Carrio, F; Gonzalez, V; Marin, C; Sanchis, E] Univ Valencia, Dept Elect Engn, E-46100 Valencia, Spain, Email: vicente.gonzalez@uv.es
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0018-9499 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000293975700037 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ elepoucu @ Serial 722
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Author Fujita, Y.; Rubio, B.; Gelletly, W.
Title Spin-isospin excitations probed by strong, weak and electro-magnetic interactions Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2011 Publication Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics Abbreviated Journal Prog. Part. Nucl. Phys.
Volume 66 Issue 3 Pages 549-606
Keywords Gamow-Teller transitions; beta decay; Charge-exchange reactions; Isospin symmetry; High resolution; Proton-rich nuclei
Abstract Gamow-Teller (GT) transitions are the most common weak interaction processes of spin-isospin (sigma tau) type in atomic nuclei. They are of interest not only in nuclear physics but also in astrophysics; they play an important role in supernovae explosions and nucleosynthesis. The direct study of weak decay processes, however, gives relatively limited information about GT transitions and the states excited via GT transitions (GT states); beta decay can only access states at excitation energies lower than the decay Q-value, and neutrino-induced reactions have very small cross-sections. However, one should note that beta decay has a direct access to the absolute GT transition strengths B(GT) from a study of half-lives, Q(beta)-values and branching ratios. They also provide information on GT transitions in nuclei far-from-stability. Studies of M1 gamma transitions provide similar information. In contrast, the complementary charge-exchange (CE) reactions, such as the (p, n) or ((3)He, t) reactions at intermediate beam energies and 0 degrees, can selectively excite GT states up to high excitation energies in the final nucleus. It has been found empirically that there is a close proportionality between the cross-sections at 0 degrees and the transition strengths B(GT) in these CE reactions. Therefore, CE reactions are useful tools to study the relative values of B(GT) strengths up to high excitation energies. In recent ((3)He, t) measurements, one order-of-magnitude improvement in the energy resolution has been achieved. This has made it possible to make one-to-one comparisons of GT transitions studied in CE reactions and beta decays. Thus GT strengths in ((3)He, t) reactions can be normalised by the beta-decay values. In addition, comparisons with closely related M1 transitions studied in gamma decay or electron inelastic scattering [(e, e')1, and furthermore with “spin” M I transitions that can be studied by proton inelastic scattering [(p, p')[ have now been made possible. In these comparisons, the isospin quantum number T and associated symmetry structure in the same mass A nuclei (isobars) play a key role. Isospin symmetry can extend our scope even to the structures of unstable nuclei that are far from reach at present unstable beam factories.
Address [Fujita, Y] Osaka Univ, Dept Phys, Osaka 5600043, Japan, Email: fujita@rcnp.osaka-u.ac.jp
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Elsevier Science Bv Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0146-6410 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000292473100003 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 692
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Author Boucenna, M.S.; Hirsch, M.; Morisi, S.; Peinado, E.; Taoso, M.; Valle, J.W.F.
Title Phenomenology of dark matter from A_4 flavor symmetry Type Journal Article
Year (up) 2011 Publication Journal of High Energy Physics Abbreviated Journal J. High Energy Phys.
Volume 05 Issue 5 Pages 037 - 20pp
Keywords Cosmology of Theories beyond the SM; Neutrino Physics; Discrete and Finite Symmetries
Abstract We investigate a model in which Dark Matter is stabilized by means of a Z(2) parity that results from the same non-abelian discrete flavor symmetry which accounts for the observed patter of neutrino mixing. In our A(4) example the standard model is extended by three extra Higgs doublets and the Z(2) parity emerges as a remnant of the spontaneous breaking of A(4) after electroweak symmetry breaking. We perform an analysis of the parameter space of the model consistent with electroweak precision tests, collider searches and perturbativity. We determine the regions compatible with the observed relic dark matter density and we present prospects for detection in direct as well as indirect Dark Matter search experiments.
Address [Boucenna, M. S.; Hirsch, M.; Morisi, S.; Peinado, E.; Taoso, M.; Valle, J. W. F.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, AHEP Grp, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: boucenna@ific.uv.es
Corporate Author Thesis
Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1126-6708 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes ISI:000291364300037 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration no
Call Number IFIC @ elepoucu @ Serial 674
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