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Lorentz Violation In Neutrino Interactions, Pranav Jayaram Seetharaman
Lorentz Violation In Neutrino Interactions, Pranav Jayaram Seetharaman
Physics
Both the Standard Model of particle physics and General Relativity require Lorentz symmetry as a fundamental building block. In this paper, we learn about a framework called the Standard Model Extension that allows us to determine how physical phenomenon would change if we deviated from Lorentz invariance in the Standard Model and General Relativity. We use the Standard Model Extension to analyze a specific high-energy, astrophysical neutrino interaction that is only possible if Lorentz symmetry can be broken. The interaction we look at is the decay of a neutrino into an electron-positron pair, which is not possible in conventional physics. …
Mountaintop Neutrino Detection: A Nu(Tau) Concept, Caroline E. Paciaroni
Mountaintop Neutrino Detection: A Nu(Tau) Concept, Caroline E. Paciaroni
Physics
High-energy neutrinos traveling from the distant universe produce detectable signals at radio frequencies after interacting with the earth or its atmosphere. This is the principle behind a new experiment, the BEamforming Elevated Array for COsmogenic Neutrinos, or BEACON. BEACON will be a high altitude array of antennas that is sensitive to up-going tau neutrinos ($\nu_{\tau}$). These elementary particles serve as sources of information about the extraordinarily high energy events in the universe that create them, and also the laws of particle physics that govern their behavior. This report details the construction of a transient detector used to characterize site locations …
Working With Cuore In Search For The Neutrinoless-Double Beta Decay, Kevin H. Phung
Working With Cuore In Search For The Neutrinoless-Double Beta Decay, Kevin H. Phung
Physics
The neutrino, if found to be its own anti-particle, will reshape the Standard Model of physics. This paper will give some background information regarding CUORE’s experiment to discover the radioactive process known as neutrinoless double-beta decay, how their experiment works, and my own involvement in their research during the installation phase of the project in the summer of 2017.
My Contributions To The Cryogenic Underground Observatory For Rare Events Experiment And The Utilization Of Geant4 In Their Analysis, Kevin Armenta
My Contributions To The Cryogenic Underground Observatory For Rare Events Experiment And The Utilization Of Geant4 In Their Analysis, Kevin Armenta
Physics
First, a brief introduction and background of the basics of particle physics and the Standard Model is discussed in order to give context to nature of the neutrinoless double beta decay ($2\nu\beta\beta$) and why it is so interesting to particle physicists. Next, the Cryogenic Underground Observatory for Rare Events (CUORE) experiment is discussed in detail, explaining the rational behind the experimental setup and detection process. Finally, I conclude by discussing Geant4, an important software toolkit used in particle physics, and how it is utilized in the CUORE experiment.
Cuore Image Analysis And Cuore-0 Shifting: A Contribution To The Search For Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay, Dakota Christopher Rose
Cuore Image Analysis And Cuore-0 Shifting: A Contribution To The Search For Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay, Dakota Christopher Rose
Physics
In an effort to aid in the work of the Cryogenic Underground Observatory of Rare Events (CUORE) in moving towards confirming the existence of Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay, a six week trip was made to Assergi, Italy to work as an Onsite Shifter for the previous generation of the experiment, CUORE-0, as well as to aid in construction of the full CUORE detector. Furthermore, to help in understanding possible sources of experimental error, work was done analyzing images taken of the glue spots on the faces of each Tellurium Oxide detector crystals (also containing the source of the decay, Tellurium-130). …
Contributions To The Cuore Collaboration, Samuel Joseph Meijer
Contributions To The Cuore Collaboration, Samuel Joseph Meijer
Physics
This paper describes work done between 2010 and 2013 to contribute to the CUORE collaboration, a physics collaboration searching for neutrinoless double-beta decay in tellurium. Measurement of this decay would indicate fundamental information about the nature of the neutrino. The implementation of a parylene-coated detector frame is described. Also, a temperature stabilization system for an automated gluing system was constructed. An image recognition algorithm is described for locating spots of glue and evaluating their acceptability.
Michael's Awesome Italian Adventure (With A Bit Of Science, Too), Michael W. Haskin
Michael's Awesome Italian Adventure (With A Bit Of Science, Too), Michael W. Haskin
Physics
This senior project will provide the reader with a brief background about neutrinos, neutrinoless double beta decay, and the CUORE experiment being constructed in the Gran Sasso National Laboratory in Assergi, Italy. The remainder of the paper will follow my experience working as an undergraduate researcher at the laboratory during the summer of 2012. It will discuss the process of performing a cool down with the CUORE-0 cryostat as well as quality assurance testing of Teflon spacers to be used in the CUORE towers.
Cuore Experiment: The Search For Neutrrinoless Double Beta Decay, Marisa Pedretti, M. Barucci, L. Risegari, G. Ventura, S. Di Domizio, P. Ottonello, M. Pallavicini, M. Balata, C. Bucci, A. Giachero, P. Gorla, S. Nisi, E.L. Tatananni, C. Tomei, C. Zarra, E. Andreotti, L. Foggetta, A. Giuliani, C. Salvioni, G. Keppel, P. Menegatti, V. Palmieri, V. Rampazzo, F. Alessandria, C. Arnaboldi, C. Brofferio, S. Capelli, L. Carbone, M. Carrettoni, M. Clemenza, O. Cremonesi, E. Fiorini, L. Gironi, S. Kraft, C. Nones, A. Nucciotti, M. Pavan, G. Pessina, S. Pirro, E. Previtali, D. Schaeffer, M. Sisti, L. Zanotti, R. Ardito, G. Maiern, F. Bellini, C. Cosmelli, I. Dafinei, R. Faccini, F. Ferroni, C. Gargiulo, E. Longo, S. Morganti, M. Olcese, M. Vignati, M. Martinez, J. Beeman, A. Bryant, M.P. Decowski, S.J. Freedman, E. Guardincerri, E.E. Haller, R. Kadel, L. Kogler, Yu. G. Kolomensky, A.R. Smith, N. Xu, M.J. Dolinski, K. Kazkaz, E.B. Norman, N.D. Scielzo, H.Z. Huang, S. Trentalange, C. Whitten, T.D. Gutierrez, F.T. Avignone Iii, I. Bandac, R.J. Creswick, H.A. Farach, C. Martinez, L. Mizouni, C. Rosenfeld, L. Ejzak, K.M. Heeger, R.H. Maruyama, S. Sangiorgio
Cuore Experiment: The Search For Neutrrinoless Double Beta Decay, Marisa Pedretti, M. Barucci, L. Risegari, G. Ventura, S. Di Domizio, P. Ottonello, M. Pallavicini, M. Balata, C. Bucci, A. Giachero, P. Gorla, S. Nisi, E.L. Tatananni, C. Tomei, C. Zarra, E. Andreotti, L. Foggetta, A. Giuliani, C. Salvioni, G. Keppel, P. Menegatti, V. Palmieri, V. Rampazzo, F. Alessandria, C. Arnaboldi, C. Brofferio, S. Capelli, L. Carbone, M. Carrettoni, M. Clemenza, O. Cremonesi, E. Fiorini, L. Gironi, S. Kraft, C. Nones, A. Nucciotti, M. Pavan, G. Pessina, S. Pirro, E. Previtali, D. Schaeffer, M. Sisti, L. Zanotti, R. Ardito, G. Maiern, F. Bellini, C. Cosmelli, I. Dafinei, R. Faccini, F. Ferroni, C. Gargiulo, E. Longo, S. Morganti, M. Olcese, M. Vignati, M. Martinez, J. Beeman, A. Bryant, M.P. Decowski, S.J. Freedman, E. Guardincerri, E.E. Haller, R. Kadel, L. Kogler, Yu. G. Kolomensky, A.R. Smith, N. Xu, M.J. Dolinski, K. Kazkaz, E.B. Norman, N.D. Scielzo, H.Z. Huang, S. Trentalange, C. Whitten, T.D. Gutierrez, F.T. Avignone Iii, I. Bandac, R.J. Creswick, H.A. Farach, C. Martinez, L. Mizouni, C. Rosenfeld, L. Ejzak, K.M. Heeger, R.H. Maruyama, S. Sangiorgio
Physics
The main purpose of the Cryogenic Underground Observatory for Rare Events (CUORE) experiment is the search for the Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay (0νDBD) of n130Te reaching a sensitivity on Majorana mass better than 50 meV. Cuoricino represents not only the first stage of CUORE, but also the most massive 0νDBD experiment presently running. Present results and future planning of these experiments will be described in the paper.