Detecting low-energy astrophysical neutrinos with DUNE - Steven Gardiner (Fermilab)
48/2-224 - Madrone
SLAC
In the coming decade, the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) will leverage a suite of liquid argon time projection chamber (LArTPC) detectors to pursue a broad science program in neutrino physics and beyond. One of DUNE's primary goals is to obtain a high-statistics measurement of electron neutrinos produced by a galactic core-collapse supernova if one should occur during the lifetime of the experiment. While challenging, other related measurements may be possible as well, including studies of solar neutrinos. In this talk, I present an overview of the physics opportunities and technical challenges involved in detecting these low-energy (MeV to tens-of-MeV) neutrinos in DUNE and successfully interpreting the results. Particular attention will be paid to (1) capabilities and challenges that make DUNE unique in the future experimental landscape, and (2) the state of the art in simulating the relevant neutrino interaction physics.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://stanford.zoom.us/j/98973156241?pwd=cEU5RFdlVXoyc0JTeTlDMkozKzQ5UT09
David Goldfinger, Zhi Zheng
(dgoldfin@stanford.edu, zzheng@slac)