dc.contributor.advisor | Buchanan, Norm |
dc.contributor.author | Jarosz, Jessica |
dc.contributor.committeemember | Wilson, Robert |
dc.contributor.committeemember | Eilertson, Kirsten |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-01-11T11:20:16Z |
dc.date.available | 2021-01-11T11:20:16Z |
dc.date.issued | 2020 |
dc.description | 2020 Fall. |
dc.description | Includes bibliographical references. |
dc.description.abstract | This thesis explores how neutron interactions can be studied in the NOνA near detector, and the potential use of a deuterium-tritium neutron source. Understanding neutron kinematics within the near detector could aid in constraining antineutrino properties in charged-current quasi-elastic interactions. Refining our knowledge of such an interaction decreases systematic uncertainties, which is crucial for precise neutrino oscillation measurements. Monte-Carlo simulations of mono- energetic neutrons were performed to examine energy deposition, scattering, and neutron energy loss mechanisms. |
dc.format.medium | born digital |
dc.format.medium | masters theses |
dc.identifier | Jarosz_colostate_0053N_16349.pdf |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10217/219544 |
dc.language | English |
dc.publisher | Colorado State University. Libraries |
dc.relation.ispartof | 2020- CSU Theses and Dissertations |
dc.rights | Copyright of the original work is retained by the author. |
dc.subject | deuterium |
dc.subject | neutron |
dc.subject | tritium |
dc.subject | neutrino |
dc.subject | CCQE |
dc.subject | NOvA |
dc.title | Study of simulated neutrons in the NOνA near detector, A |
dc.type | Text |
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thesis.degree.discipline | Physics |
thesis.degree.grantor | Colorado State University |
thesis.degree.level | Masters |
thesis.degree.name | Master of Science (M.S.) |