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| Author | DUNE Collaboration (Abud, A.A. et al); Amedo, P.; Antonova, M.; Barenboim, G.; Benitez Montiel, C.; Cervera-Villanueva, A.; De Romeri, V.; Garcia-Peris, M.A.; Lopez March, N.; Martin-Albo, J.; Martinez Mirave, P.; Mena, O.; Molina Bueno, L.; Novella, P.; Pompa, F.; Rocabado Rocha, J.L.; Sorel, M.; Soto-Oton, J.; Tortola, M.; Tuzi, M.; Valle, J.W.F.; Yahlali, N. | ||||
| Title | Impact of cross-section uncertainties on supernova neutrino spectral parameter fitting in the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2023 | Publication | Physical Review D | Abbreviated Journal | Phys. Rev. D |
| Volume | 107 | Issue | 11 | Pages | 112012 - 25pp |
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| Abstract | A primary goal of the upcoming Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is to measure the Oo10 thorn MeV neutrinos produced by a Galactic core-collapse supernova if one should occur during the lifetime of the experiment. The liquid-argon-based detectors planned for DUNE are expected to be uniquely sensitive to the & nu;e component of the supernova flux, enabling a wide variety of physics and astrophysics measurements. A key requirement for a correct interpretation of these measurements is a good understanding of the energy-dependent total cross section & sigma;oE & nu; thorn for charged-current & nu;e absorption on argon. In the context of a simulated extraction of supernova & nu;e spectral parameters from a toy analysis, we investigate the impact of & sigma;oE & nu; thorn modeling uncertainties on DUNE's supernova neutrino physics sensitivity for the first time. We find that the currently large theoretical uncertainties on & sigma;oE & nu; thorn must be substantially reduced before the & nu;e flux parameters can be extracted reliably; in the absence of external constraints, a measurement of the integrated neutrino luminosity with less than 10% bias with DUNE requires & sigma;oE & nu; thorn to be known to about 5%. The neutrino spectral shape parameters can be known to better than 10% for a 20% uncertainty on the cross-section scale, although they will be sensitive to uncertainties on the shape of & sigma;oE & nu; thorn . A direct measurement of low-energy & nu;e-argon scattering would be invaluable for improving the theoretical precision to the needed level. | ||||
| Address | [Isenhower, L.] Abilene Christian Univ, Abilene, TX 79601 USA | ||||
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| Publisher | Amer Physical Soc | Place of Publication | Editor | ||
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| ISSN | 2470-0010 | ISBN | Medium | ||
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| Notes | WOS:001063367400002 | Approved | no | ||
| Is ISI | yes | International Collaboration | yes | ||
| Call Number | IFIC @ pastor @ | Serial | 5669 | ||
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| Author | DUNE Collaboration (Abud, A.A. et al); Amar, H.; Amedo, P.; Antonova, M.; Barenboim, G.; Benitez Montiel, C.; Capo, J.; Cervera Villanueva, A.; De Romeri, V.; Garcia-Peris, M.A.; Lopez March, N.; Martin-Albo, J.; Martinez Mirave, P.; Mena, O.; Molina Bueno, L.; Novella, P.; Pompa, F.; Rocabado Rocha, J.L.; Sanchez Bravo, A.; Sorel, M.; Soto-Oton, J.; Tortola, M.; Tuzi, M.; Ureña Gonzalez, J.; Valle, J.W.F.; Yahlali, N. | ||||
| Title | The DUNE far detector vertical drift technology Technical design report | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | Journal of Instrumentation | Abbreviated Journal | J. Instrum. |
| Volume | 19 | Issue | 8 | Pages | T08004 - 418pp |
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| Abstract | DUNE is an international experiment dedicated to addressing some of the questions at the forefront of particle physics and astrophysics, including the mystifying preponderance of matter over antimatter in the early universe. The dual-site experiment will employ an intense neutrino beam focused on a near and a far detector as it aims to determine the neutrino mass hierarchy and to make high-precision measurements of the PMNS matrix parameters, including the CP-violating phase. It will also stand ready to observe supernova neutrino bursts, and seeks to observe nucleon decay as a signature of a grand unified theory underlying the standard model. The DUNE far detector implements liquid argon time-projection chamber (LArTPC) technology, and combines the many tens-of-kiloton fiducial mass necessary for rare event searches with the sub-centimeter spatial resolution required to image those events with high precision. The addition of a photon detection system enhances physics capabilities for all DUNE physics drivers and opens prospects for further physics explorations. Given its size, the far detector will be implemented as a set of modules, with LArTPC designs that differ from one another as newer technologies arise. In the vertical drift LArTPC design, a horizontal cathode bisects the detector, creating two stacked drift volumes in which ionization charges drift towards anodes at either the top or bottom. The anodes are composed of perforated PCB layers with conductive strips, enabling reconstruction in 3D. Light-trap-style photon detection modules are placed both on the cryostat's side walls and on the central cathode where they are optically powered. This Technical Design Report describes in detail the technical implementations of each subsystem of this LArTPC that, together with the other far detector modules and the near detector, will enable DUNE to achieve its physics goals. |
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| Address | [Isenhower, L.] Abilene Christian Univ, Abilene, TX 79601 USA | ||||
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| Publisher | IOP Publishing Ltd | Place of Publication | Editor | ||
| Language | English | Summary Language | Original Title | ||
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| ISSN | 1748-0221 | ISBN | Medium | ||
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| Notes | WOS:001381766600004 | Approved | no | ||
| Is ISI | yes | International Collaboration | yes | ||
| Call Number | IFIC @ pastor @ | Serial | 6429 | ||
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| Author | DUNE Collaboration (Abud, A.A. et al); Amar Es-Sghir, H.; Amedo, P.; Antonova, M.; Barenboim, G.; Benitez Montiel, C.; Capo, J.; Cervera Villanueva, A.; De Romeri, V.; Garcia-Peris, M.A.; Lopez March, N.; Martin-Albo, J.; Martinez Mirave, P.; Mena, O.; Molina Bueno, L.; Novella, P.; Pompa, F.; Rocabado Rocha, J.L.; Sanchez Bravo, A.; Sorel, M.; Soto-Oton, J.; Tortola, M.; Tuzi, M.; Ureña Gonzalez, J.; Valle, J.W.F.; Yahlali, N. | ||||
| Title | First measurement of the total inelastic cross section of positively charged kaons on argon at energies between 5.0 and 7.5 GeV | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | Physical Review D | Abbreviated Journal | Phys. Rev. D |
| Volume | 110 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 092011 - 22pp |
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| Abstract | ProtoDUNE Single-Phase (ProtoDUNE-SP) is a 770-ton liquid argon time projection chamber that operated in a hadron test beam at the CERN Neutrino Platform in 2018. We present a measurement of the total inelastic cross section of charged kaons on argon as a function of kaon energy using 6 and 7 GeV/c beam momentum settings. The flux-weighted average of the extracted inelastic cross section at each beam momentum setting was measured to be 380 +/- 26 mbarns for the 6 GeV/c setting and 379 +/- 35 mbarns for the 7 GeV/c setting. | ||||
| Address | [Isenhower, L.] Abilene Christian Univ, Abilene, TX 79601 USA | ||||
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| Publisher | Amer Physical Soc | Place of Publication | Editor | ||
| Language | English | Summary Language | Original Title | ||
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| ISSN | 2470-0010 | ISBN | Medium | ||
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| Notes | WOS:001381776600003 | Approved | no | ||
| Is ISI | yes | International Collaboration | yes | ||
| Call Number | IFIC @ pastor @ | Serial | 6443 | ||
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| Author | DUNE Collaboration (Abud, A.A. et al); Amar Es-Sghir, H.; Amedo, P.; Barenboim, G.; Benitez Montiel, C.; Capo, J.; Cervera Villanueva, A.; De Romeri, V.; Garcia-Peris, M.A.; Lopez March, N.; Martin-Albo, J.; Martinez Mirave, P.; Mena, O.; Molina Bueno, L.; Novella, P.; Pompa, F.; Rocabado Rocha, J.L.; Sanchez Bravo, A.; Sorel, M.; Soto-Oton, J.; Tortola, M.; Tuzi, M.; Ureña Gonzalez, J.; Valle, J.W.F.; Yahlali, N. | ||||
| Title | Supernova pointing capabilities of DUNE | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2025 | Publication | Physical Review D | Abbreviated Journal | Phys. Rev. D |
| Volume | 111 | Issue | 9 | Pages | 092006 - 24pp |
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| Abstract | The determination of the direction of a stellar core collapse via its neutrino emission is crucial for the identification of the progenitor for a multimessenger follow-up. A highly effective method of reconstructing supernova directions within the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is introduced. The supernova neutrino pointing resolution is studied by simulating and reconstructing electron-neutrino charged-current absorption on Ar-40 and elastic scattering of neutrinos on electrons. Procedures to reconstruct individual interactions, including a newly developed technique called “brems flipping,” as well as the burst direction from an ensemble of interactions are described. Performance of the burst direction reconstruction is evaluated for supernovae happening at a distance of 10 kpc for a specific supernova burst flux model. The pointing resolution is found to be 3.4 degrees at 68% coverage for a perfect interaction-channel classification and a fiducial mass of 40 kton, and 6.6 degrees for a 10 kton fiducial mass respectively. Assuming a 4% rate of charged-current interactions being misidentified as elastic scattering, DUNE's burst pointing resolution is found to be 4.3 degrees (8.7 degrees) at 68% coverage. | ||||
| Address | [Isenhower, L.] Abilene Christian Univ, Abilene, TX 79601 USA | ||||
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| Publisher | Amer Physical Soc | Place of Publication | Editor | ||
| Language | English | Summary Language | Original Title | ||
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| ISSN | 2470-0010 | ISBN | Medium | ||
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| Notes | WOS:001498245800002 | Approved | no | ||
| Is ISI | yes | International Collaboration | yes | ||
| Call Number | IFIC @ pastor @ | Serial | 6734 | ||
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| Author | DUNE Collaboration (Abud, A.A. et al); Amar Es-Sghir, H.; Amedo, P.; Antonova, M.; Barenboim, G.; Benitez Montiel, C.; Capo, J.; Cervera Villanueva, A.; De Romeri, V.; Lopez March, N.; Martin-Albo, J.; Martinez Mirave, P.; Mena, O.; Molina Bueno, L.; Novella, P.; Pompa, F.; Rocabado Rocha, J.L.; Sanchez Bravo, A.; Sorel, M.; Soto-Oton, J.; Tortola, M.; Tuzi, M.; Ureña Gonzalez, J.; Valle, J.W.F.; Yahlali, N. | ||||
| Title | Neutrino interaction vertex reconstruction in DUNE with Pandora deep learning | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2025 | Publication | European Physical Journal C | Abbreviated Journal | Eur. Phys. J. C |
| Volume | 85 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 697 - 24pp |
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| Abstract | The Pandora Software Development Kit and algorithm libraries perform reconstruction of neutrino interactions in liquid argon time projection chamber detectors. Pandora is the primary event reconstruction software used at the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, which will operate four large-scale liquid argon time projection chambers at the far detector site in South Dakota, producing high-resolution images of charged particles emerging from neutrino interactions. While these high-resolution images provide excellent opportunities for physics, the complex topologies require sophisticated pattern recognition capabilities to interpret signals from the detectors as physically meaningful objects that form the inputs to physics analyses. A critical component is the identification of the neutrino interaction vertex. Subsequent reconstruction algorithms use this location to identify the individual primary particles and ensure they each result in a separate reconstructed particle. A new vertex-finding procedure described in this article integrates a U-ResNet neural network performing hit-level classification into the multi-algorithm approach used by Pandora to identify the neutrino interaction vertex. The machine learning solution is seamlessly integrated into a chain of pattern-recognition algorithms. The technique substantially outperforms the previous BDT-based solution, with a more than 20% increase in the efficiency of sub-1 cm vertex reconstruction across all neutrino flavours. | ||||
| Address | [Jain, V.] SUNY Albany, Albany, NY 12222 USA, Email: andrew.chappell@warwick.ac.uk | ||||
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| Publisher | Springer | Place of Publication | Editor | ||
| Language | English | Summary Language | Original Title | ||
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| ISSN | 1434-6044 | ISBN | Medium | ||
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| Notes | WOS:001525509600001 | Approved | no | ||
| Is ISI | yes | International Collaboration | yes | ||
| Call Number | IFIC @ pastor @ | Serial | 6783 | ||
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| Author | DUNE Collaboration (Abbaslu, S. et al); Amar Es-Sghir, H.; Amedo, P.; Barenboim, G.; Benitez Montiel, C.; Capo, J.; Cervera Villanueva, A.; De Romeri, V.; Hafeji, R.; Lopez March, N.; Martin-Albo, J.; Mena, O.; Molina Bueno, L.; Novella, P.; Pompa, F.; Roche, A.; Sorel, M.; Soto-Oton, J.; Tortola, M.; Tuzi, M.; Ureña Gonzalez, J.; Valle, J.W.F.; Yahlali, N. | ||||
| Title | Identification of low-energy kaons in the ProtoDUNE-SP detector | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2026 | Publication | Physical Review D | Abbreviated Journal | Phys. Rev. D |
| Volume | 113 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 052004 - 21pp |
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| Abstract | The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is a next-generation neutrino experiment with a rich physics program that includes searches for the hypothetical phenomenon of proton decay. Utilizing liquid-argon time-projection chamber technology, DUNE is expected to achieve world-leading sensitivity in the proton decay channels that involve charged kaons in their final states. The first DUNE demonstrator, ProtoDUNE Single-Phase, was a 0.77 kt detector that operated from 2018 to 2020 at the CERN Neutrino Platform, exposed to a mixed hadron and electron test-beam with momenta ranging from 0.3 to 7 GeV/c. We present a selection of low-energy kaons among the secondary particles produced in hadronic reactions, using data from the 6 and 7 GeV/c beam runs. The selection efficiency is 1% and the sample purity 92%. The initial energies of the selected kaon candidates encompass the expected energy range of kaons originating from proton decay events in DUNE (below similar to 200 MeV). In addition, we demonstrate the capability of this detector technology to discriminate between kaons and other particles such as protons and muons, and provide a comprehensive description of their energy loss in liquid argon, which shows good agreement with the simulation. These results pave the way for future proton decay searches at DUNE. | ||||
| Address | [Jain, V.] SUNY Albany, Albany, NY 12222 USA, Email: miguel.garciaperis@manchester.ac.uk | ||||
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| Publisher | Amer Physical Soc | Place of Publication | Editor | ||
| Language | English | Summary Language | Original Title | ||
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| ISSN | 2470-0010 | ISBN | Medium | ||
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| Notes | WOS:001730644000001 | Approved | no | ||
| Is ISI | yes | International Collaboration | yes | ||
| Call Number | IFIC @ pastor @ | Serial | 7181 | ||
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| Author | DUNE Collaboration (Abud, A.A. et al); Amar, H.; Amedo, P.; Antonova, M.; Barenboim, G.; Benitez Montiel, C.; Capo, J.; Cervera Villanueva, A.; De Romeri, V.; Garcia-Peris, M.A.; Hernandez-Garcia, J.; Lopez March, N.; Martin-Albo, J.; Martinez Mirave, P.; Mena, O.; Molina Bueno, L.; Novella, P.; Pompa, F.; Rocabado Rocha, J.L.; Sanchez Bravo, A.; Sorel, M.; Soto-Oton, J.; Tortola, M.; Tuzi, M.; Ureña Gonzalez, J.; Valle, J.W.F.; Yahlali, N. | ||||
| Title | DUNE Phase II: scientific opportunities, detector concepts, technological solutions | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | Journal of Instrumentation | Abbreviated Journal | J. Instrum. |
| Volume | 19 | Issue | 12 | Pages | P12005 - 91pp |
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Cryogenic detectors; Liquid detectors; Neutrino detectors; Noble liquid detectors (scintillation, ionization, double-phase) | ||||
| Abstract | The international collaboration designing and constructing the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) at the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) has developed a two-phase strategy toward the implementation of this leading-edge, large-scale science project. The 2023 report of the US Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel (P5) reaffirmed this vision and strongly endorsed DUNE Phase I and Phase II, as did the European Strategy for Particle Physics. While the construction of the DUNE Phase I is well underway, this White Paper focuses on DUNE Phase II planning. DUNE Phase-II consists of a third and fourth far detector (FD) module, an upgraded near detector complex, and an enhanced 2.1 MW beam. The fourth FD module is conceived as a “Module of Opportunity”, aimed at expanding the physics opportunities, in addition to supporting the core DUNE science program, with more advanced technologies. This document highlights the increased science opportunities offered by the DUNE Phase II near and far detectors, including long-baseline neutrino oscillation physics, neutrino astrophysics, and physics beyond the standard model. It describes the DUNE Phase II near and far detector technologies and detector design concepts that are currently under consideration. A summary of key R&D goals and prototyping phases needed to realize the Phase II detector technical designs is also provided. DUNE's Phase II detectors, along with the increased beam power, will complete the full scope of DUNE, enabling a multi-decadal program of groundbreaking science with neutrinos. | ||||
| Address | [Isenhower, L.] Abilene Christian Univ, Abilene, TX 79601 USA, Email: s.soldner-rembold@imperial.ac.uk; | ||||
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| Publisher | IOP Publishing Ltd | Place of Publication | Editor | ||
| Language | English | Summary Language | Original Title | ||
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| ISSN | 1748-0221 | ISBN | Medium | ||
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| Notes | WOS:001413560200001 | Approved | no | ||
| Is ISI | yes | International Collaboration | yes | ||
| Call Number | IFIC @ pastor @ | Serial | 6536 | ||
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| Author | Molina, J.; Richard, E.; Secchia, G.; Stalder, D.; Bertoli, M.; Trepowski, C.; Baez, O.; Benitez Montiel, C.; Cho, L.C.; Cristaldo, E.; Barrios, P.; Nunez, J.; Cuevas, A. | ||||
| Title | Measurements of Forbush Decrease Events at the Center of the South Atlantic Magnetic Anomaly With Muon Detectors | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2025 | Publication | Space Weather | Abbreviated Journal | Space Weather |
| Volume | 23 | Issue | 10 | Pages | e2025SW004363 - 20pp |
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Forbush decrease; muon detector; SiPM; truncated time shift; South Atlantic magnetic anomaly | ||||
| Abstract | We present the construction and validation of a low-cost muon detector in Paraguay, located at the center of the South Atlantic Magnetic Anomaly (SAMA), where the geomagnetic cutoff rigidity is 9.63 GV. The detector consists of plastic scintillator plates coupled with silicon photomultipliers for light detection. To verify its performance, we measured the average muon flux rate and investigated its correlation with geomagnetic activity, particularly the disturbance storm time (Dst) index, during the May and October 2024 Forbush Decrease events. Using the Truncated Time-Shift test-a recent statistical method for comparing time-series-we found a strong correlation, indicating our detector reliably measures the muon flux over time. Our measurements also allowed us to resolve the detailed morphology of the Forbush decreases, by comparison with local magnetic field fluctuations. These initial results represent a step forward in ground-level radiation monitoring within the SAMA, and highlight the potential of economical muon detectors as components of early-stage diagnostic systems for space weather forecasting. | ||||
| Address | [Molina, Jorge; Richard, Euan; Secchia, Giovanni; Stalder, Diego; Bertoli, Matias; Trepowski, Caleb; Baez, Oscar; Cho, Lucas; Barrios, Pio; Cuevas, Alan] Univ Nacl Asuncion, Fac Ingn, San Lorenzo, Paraguay, Email: jmolina@ing.una.py | ||||
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| Publisher | Amer Geophysical Union | Place of Publication | Editor | ||
| Language | English | Summary Language | Original Title | ||
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| Notes | WOS:001586109500001 | Approved | no | ||
| Is ISI | yes | International Collaboration | yes | ||
| Call Number | IFIC @ pastor @ | Serial | 6877 | ||
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| Author | DUNE Collaboration (Abbaslu, S. et al); Amar Es-Sghir, H.; Amedo, P.; Barenboim, G.; Benitez Montiel, C.; Capo, J.; Cervera Villanueva, A.; De Romeri, V.; Hafeji, R.; Lopez March, N.; Martin-Albo, J.; Mena, O.; Molina Bueno, L.; Novella, P.; Pompa, F.; Sorel, M.; Soto-Oton, J.; Tortola, M.; Tuzi, M.; Ureña Gonzalez, J.; Valle, J.W.F.; Yahlali, N. | ||||
| Title | Spatial and temporal evaluations of the liquid argon purity in ProtoDUNE-SP | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2025 | Publication | Journal of Instrumentation | Abbreviated Journal | J. Instrum. |
| Volume | 20 | Issue | 9 | Pages | P09008 - 37pp |
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Large detector systems for particle and astroparticle physics; Neutrino detectors; Noble liquid detectors (scintillation, ionization, double-phase); Time projection Chambers (TPC) | ||||
| Abstract | Liquid argon time projection chambers (LArTPCs) rely on highly pure argon to ensure that ionization electrons produced by charged particles reach readout arrays. ProtoDUNE Single-Phase (ProtoDUNE-SP) was an approximately 700-ton liquid argon detector intended to prototype the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) Far Detector Horizontal Drift module. It contains two drift volumes bisected by the cathode plane assembly, which is biased to create an almost uniform electric field in both volumes. The DUNE Far Detector modules must have robust cryogenic systems capable of filtering argon and supplying the TPC with clean liquid. This paper will explore comparisons of the argon purity measured by the purity monitors with those measured using muons in the TPC from October 2018 to November 2018. A new method is introduced to measure the liquid argon purity in the TPC using muons crossing both drift volumes of ProtoDUNE-SP. For extended periods on the timescale of weeks, the drift electron lifetime was measured to be above 30 ms using both systems. A particular focus will be placed on the measured purity of argon as a function of position in the detector. | ||||
| Address | [Jain, V.] SUNY Albany, Albany, NY 12222 USA, Email: bianjm@uci.edu | ||||
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| Publisher | IOP Publishing Ltd | Place of Publication | Editor | ||
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| Notes | WOS:001617267300001 | Approved | no | ||
| Is ISI | yes | International Collaboration | yes | ||
| Call Number | IFIC @ pastor @ | Serial | 6994 | ||
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| Author | DUNE Collaboration (Abud, A.A. et al); Amar Es-Sghir, H.; Amedo, P.; Antonova, M.; Barenboim, G.; Benitez Montiel, C.; Capo, J.; Cervera Villanueva, A.; De Romeri, V.; Garcia-Peris, M.A.; Lopez March, N.; Martin-Albo, J.; Martinez Mirave, P.; Mena, O.; Molina Bueno, L.; Novella, P.; Pompa, F.; Rocabado Rocha, J.L.; Sanchez Bravo, A.; Sorel, M.; Soto-Oton, J.; Tortola, M.; Tuzi, M.; Ureña Gonzalez, J.; Valle, J.W.F.; Yahlali, N. | ||||
| Title | Doping liquid argon with xenon in ProtoDUNE Single-Phase: effects on scintillation light | Type | Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | Journal of Instrumentation | Abbreviated Journal | J. Instrum. |
| Volume | 19 | Issue | 8 | Pages | P08005 - 42pp |
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Neutrino detectors; Noble liquid detectors (scintillation, ionization, double-phase); Photon detectors for UV; visible and IR photons (solid-state) (PIN diodes, APDs, Si-PMTs, G-APDs, CCDs, EBCCDs, EMCCDs; CMOS imagers, etc) | ||||
| Abstract | Doping of liquid argon TPCs (LArTPCs) with a small concentration of xenon is a technique for light-shifting and facilitates the detection of the liquid argon scintillation light. In this paper, we present the results of the first doping test ever performed in a kiloton-scale LArTPC. From February to May 2020, we carried out this special run in the single-phase DUNE Far Detector prototype (ProtoDUNE-SP) at CERN, featuring 720 t of total liquid argon mass with 410 t of fiducial mass. A 5.4 ppm nitrogen contamination was present during the xenon doping campaign. The goal of the run was to measure the light and charge response of the detector to the addition of xenon, up to a concentration of 18.8 ppm. The main purpose was to test the possibility for reduction of non-uniformities in light collection, caused by deployment of photon detectors only within the anode planes. Light collection was analysed as a function of the xenon concentration, by using the pre-existing photon detection system (PDS) of ProtoDUNE-SP and an additional smaller set-up installed specifically for this run. In this paper we first summarize our current understanding of the argon-xenon energy transfer process and the impact of the presence of nitrogen in argon with and without xenon dopant. We then describe the key elements of ProtoDUNE-SP and the injection method deployed. Two dedicated photon detectors were able to collect the light produced by xenon and the total light. The ratio of these components was measured to be about 0.65 as 18.8 ppm of xenon were injected. We performed studies of the collection efficiency as a function of the distance between tracks and light detectors, demonstrating enhanced uniformity of response for the anode-mounted PDS. We also show that xenon doping can substantially recover light losses due to contamination of the liquid argon by nitrogen. | ||||
| Address | [Isenhower, L.] Abilene Christian Univ, Abilene, TX 79601 USA, Email: ngallice@bnl.gov; | ||||
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| Publisher | IOP Publishing Ltd | Place of Publication | Editor | ||
| Language | English | Summary Language | Original Title | ||
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| ISSN | 1748-0221 | ISBN | Medium | ||
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| Notes | WOS:001381766600003 | Approved | no | ||
| Is ISI | yes | International Collaboration | yes | ||
| Call Number | IFIC @ pastor @ | Serial | 6431 | ||
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