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Novel approach for evaluating detector-related uncertainties in a LArTPC using MicroBooNE data

Journal Article · · European Physical Journal. C, Particles and Fields (Online)
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Primary challenges for current and future precision neutrino experiments using liquid argon time projection chambers (LArTPCs) include understanding detector effects and quantifying the associated systematic uncertainties. This paper presents a novel technique for assessing and propagating LArTPC detector-related systematic uncertainties. The technique makes modifications to simulation waveforms based on a parameterization of observed differences in ionization signals from the TPC between data and simulation, while remaining insensitive to the details of the detector model. The modifications are then used to quantify the systematic differences in low- and high-level reconstructed quantities. This approach could be applied to future LArTPC detectors, such as those used in SBN and DUNE.

Research Organization:
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States); SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States); Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States); Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), High Energy Physics (HEP); National Science Foundation (NSF); Swiss National Science Foundation; Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), United Kingdom Research and Innovation; Royal Society (United Kingdom); European Union’s Horizon 2020
Contributing Organization:
MicroBooNE Collaboration
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-07CH11359; SC0012704; AC02-76SF00515
OSTI ID:
1833524
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1861270
OSTI ID: 1872725
OSTI ID: 1906298
OSTI ID: 23157715
OSTI ID: 1972672
Report Number(s):
FERMILAB-PUB-21-501-ND-SCD; arXiv:2111.03556; oai:inspirehep.net:1961313
Journal Information:
European Physical Journal. C, Particles and Fields (Online), Journal Name: European Physical Journal. C, Particles and Fields (Online) Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 82; ISSN 1434-6052
Publisher:
Springer NatureCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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