Reactor Neutrino Potential in the era of the novel LiquidO Detection Technology
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Anatael Cabrera(CNRS-IN2P3)
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Description
Neutrino oscillation physics is transitioning into an unprecedented era of high precision, where the sub-percent level is expected to be attained by the next generation of experiments. While the observation of neutrino CP-Violation (driving much of the momentum of the field now) is accessible only via accelerator based experiments, our knowledge remains heavily dependent on the precision of other measurements elsewhere. An excellent example of this key synergy is demonstrated by the latest CPV hints by accelerators experiments upon their combination with reactor experiments. Indeed, much of the ultimate precision in the field is within the reach of reactor based experiments, which may be significantly boosted should background and systematics be controlled beyond today’s state of the art. In fact, the novel LiquidO detection technique (under ongoing experimental characterisation and validation) holds major breakthrough potential to boost reactors performance to new era. Our preliminary studies suggest a potential for direct exploration of some of the most fundamental symmetries of the Standard Model of particle physics. In this seminar, I shall review the reactor neutrino status and introduce the LiquidO detection technique, whose potential is exemplified in the context of reactor neutrino science, where a new hypothetical experiment is being profiled. To widen the scope and possible interest of the seminar, I shall also strategically hint a few other spots where the LiquidO detection may be beneficial.
BIO
•Neutrino physicists since 2001 — DPhil/PhD (2005-2001) at the University of Oxford (UK)
•≥2007: CNRS/IN2P3 scientific staff at the IJCLab (Orsay, France).
•≥2014: director of the underground LNCA laboratory (Chooz, France).
Double Chooz Experiment
•Since 2005: several detectors and analyses coordination responsibilities.
•2018-2011: detector(s) coordinator.
•2018-2015: physics coordinator.
•≥2017: spokesperson.
JUNO Experiment
•Since 2013: several responsibilities.
•2015-2011: Coordination of the main electronics/trigger/online system
•2020-2014: Conception, proposal and coordination “SPMT” system (26,000 3” PMT readout)
•≥2020: Leading Taskforce for Dual Calorimetry system
