Accelerator Challenges and Opportunities for Future Neutrino Experiments

Journal Article · Thu Oct 06 04:00:00 EDT 2011 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3644261· OSTI ID:21611825

Zisman, Michael S ^[1]

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1. Center for Beam Physics, Accelerator and Fusion Research Division Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720 (United States)

There are three types of future neutrino facilities currently under study, one based on decays of stored beta-unstable ion beams ('Beta Beams'), one based on decays of stored muon beams ('Neutrino Factory'), and one based on the decays of an intense pion beam ('Superbeam'). In this paper we discuss the challenges each design team must face and the R and D being carried out to turn those challenges into technical opportunities. A new program, the Muon Accelerator Program, has begun in the U.S. to carry out the R and D for muon-based facilities, including both the Neutrino Factory and, as its ultimate goal, a Muon Collider. The goals of this program will be briefly described.

• OSTI ID: 21611825
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 1382; ISSN 0094-243X; ISSN APCPCS
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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