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INDIA-BASED NEUTRINO OBSERVATORY (INO)
STATUS REPORT
Naba K Mondal Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Mumbai, India
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India-based Neutrino Observatory initiative
• Two phase approach:
R & D and ConstructionPhase I
Physics studies,Detector R & D,Site survey,Human resource development
Phase IIConstruction of the detector
Operation of the Detector
Phase IPhysics with Atmospheric Neutrinos
Phase IIPhysics with Neutrino beam from
a factory
Goal: A large mass detector with charge identification capability
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Physics using atmospheric neutrinos during Phase I
• Reconfirm atmospheric neutrino oscillation• Improved measurement of oscillation parameters• Search for potential matter effect in neutrino oscillation
• Determining the sign of m223 using matter effect
• Discrimination between and s oscillation
• Probing CP and CPT violation• Constraining long range leptonic forces• Ultra high energy neutrinos and muons
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Physics with Neutrino beam from NUFACT – Phase II
• Determination of
• Sign of m223
• Probing CP violation in leptonic sector
• Matter effect in oscillation
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Role of Phase I as a test detector for the factory era
• Currently we only have experience of running magnetised iron detector of upto 5 kton. No experience of running a large mass magnetised detector.
• So during phase I of the operation of the INO detector while we do interesting physics using atmospheric neutrinos, it can also be used as a test detector for the factory era and to improve upon it .
• The modular nature of this detector can even allow us to try out more than one options for the active elements like RPC, scintillators …
• While we have a supporting funding agency in India we need international support and collaboration to achieve this.
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Disappearance of Vs. L/E
The disappearance probability can be measured with a single detector and two equal sources:
= P( ; L/E) N up(L/E)
N down(L’/E)= 1 - sin2 (2) sin2 (1.27 m2 L/E)
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Matter Effect & Sign of from event rate
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Sign of m32 from matter induced asymmetry
The neutrino and anti-neutrino up/down event ratios are different from each other as well as different with direct and inverted mass hierarchies.
= 5,7,9,11
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vs s
events will give rise to excess of muon less events. There will be excess of upgoing muonless events.
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Choice of Neutrino Source and Detector• Neutrino Source
– Need to cover a large L/E range
• Large L range
• Large E Range
– Use Atmospheric neutrinos as source
• Detector Choice• Should have large target mass ( 50-100 kT)
• Good tracking and Energy resolution ( tracking calorimeter)
• Good directionality ( <= 1 nsec time resolution )
• Charge identification
• Ease of construction
• Modularity
• Complimentarity with other existing and proposed detectors
– Use magnetised iron as target mass and RPC as active detector medium
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INO Detector Concept
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The Magnet
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RPC Efficiencies and Timing
RPC working in Streamer mode
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RPC R & D
120 cm X 90 cm Glass RPCBuilt at TIFR
CMS RPC on test stand
CMS bakelite RPC73 cm X 42.5 cm
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Detector Simulation• Used NUANCE Neutrino Event Generator
– Generate atmospheric neutrino events inside INO detector
• Used Atmospheric Neutrino Flux of Honda et. al.
• GEANT detector simulation package– Simulate the detector response for the neutrino event
• Generated 5 years of simulated data equivalent to 5 years of running the experiment.
• Analysed oscillation data at two levels– Using NUANCE output and kinematic resolution function– Using full detector simulation
• Obtained preliminary results so far. Detailed simulation is underway.
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LOCATION OF INO
• PUSHEP (Pykara Ultimate Stage Hydro Electric Project) in South India
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PUSHEP
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Underground Cavern
Layout of the Underground Cavern
Size of the experimental hall150 m X 22 m X 30 m
Access tunnel
Experimental Hall
Parking & Storage
Electronics
Experimental Hall
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Status of the Proposal
• Some R & D fund was made available.• Several institutes from India are currently involved in
various INO related activities.• Underground Site has been chosen.• A presentation to the funding authorities was made on 1st
May 2005.• A second presentation was made on 28th of August, 2005 to
the Scientific Advisory Committee to the Indian Prime Minister (SAC-PM). Response of the committee is very positive.
• We are in touch with the global neutrino community for support and participation.
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Summary• A large magnetised detector of 50-100 kton is needed to achieve
some of the very exciting physics goals using atmospheric neutrinos.
• A case for such a detector was highlighted earlier by the Monolith Collaboration.
• Physics case for such a detector is strong as evident from recent publications.
• It will complement the existing and planned water cherenkov detectors.
• Can be used as a far detector during neutrino factory era.
• We have started a very active R & D work towards building such a detector.
• Apart from the physics using atmospheric neutrinos, this detector can act as the R & D center for a magnetised iron detector during factory era.