A study of simulated neutrons in the NOνA near detector
| dc.contributor.author | Jarosz, Jessica, author | |
| dc.contributor.author | Buchanan, Norm, advisor | |
| dc.contributor.author | Wilson, Robert, committee member | |
| dc.contributor.author | Eilertson, Kirsten, committee member | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-01-11T11:20:16Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-01-11T11:20:16Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2020 | |
| 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.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher | Colorado State University. Libraries | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | 2020- | |
| dc.rights | Copyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright. | |
| dc.subject | deuterium | |
| dc.subject | neutron | |
| dc.subject | tritium | |
| dc.subject | neutrino | |
| dc.subject | CCQE | |
| dc.subject | NOvA | |
| dc.title | A study of simulated neutrons in the NOνA near detector | |
| 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.) |
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