The 2010 Interim Report of the Long-Baseline Neutrino Experiment Collaboration Physics Working Groups

Corresponding author R.J.Wilson ([email protected]); 113 pages, 90 figuresCorresponding author R.J.Wilson ([email protected]); 113 pages, 90 figuresIn early 2010, the Long-Baseline Neutrino Experiment (LBNE) science collaboration initiated a study to investigate the physics potential of the experiment with a broad set of different beam, near- and far-detector configurations. Nine initial topics were identified as scientific areas that motivate construction of a long-baseline neutrino experiment with a very large far detector. We summarize the scientific justification for each topic and the estimated performance for a set of far detector reference configurations. We report also on a study of optimized beam parameters and the physics capability of proposed Near Detector configurations. This document was presented to the collaboration in fall 2010 and updated with minor modifications in early 2011

The Long-Baseline Neutrino Experiment: Exploring Fundamental Symmetries of the Universe

Major update of previous version. This is the reference document for LBNE science program and current status. Chapters 1, 3, and 9 provide a comprehensive overview of LBNE's scientific objectives, its place in the landscape of neutrino physics worldwide, the technologies it will incorporate and the capabilities it will possess. 288 pages, 116 figuresMajor update of previous version. This is the reference document for LBNE science program and current status. Chapters 1, 3, and 9 provide a comprehensive overview of LBNE's scientific objectives, its place in the landscape of neutrino physics worldwide, the technologies it will incorporate and the capabilities it will possess. 288 pages, 116 figuresThe preponderance of matter over antimatter in the early Universe, the dynamics of the supernova bursts that produced the heavy elements necessary for life and whether protons eventually decay --- these mysteries at the forefront of particle physics and astrophysics are key to understanding the early evolution of our Universe, its current state and its eventual fate. The Long-Baseline Neutrino Experiment (LBNE) represents an extensively developed plan for a world-class experiment dedicated to addressing these questions. LBNE is conceived around three central components: (1) a new, high-intensity neutrino source generated from a megawatt-class proton accelerator at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, (2) a near neutrino detector just downstream of the source, and (3) a massive liquid argon time-projection chamber deployed as a far detector deep underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility. This facility, located at the site of the former Homestake Mine in Lead, South Dakota, is approximately 1,300 km from the neutrino source at Fermilab -- a distance (baseline) that delivers optimal sensitivity to neutrino charge-parity symmetry violation and mass ordering effects. This ambitious yet cost-effective design incorporates scalability and flexibility and can accommodate a variety of upgrades and contributions. With its exceptional combination of experimental configuration, technical capabilities, and potential for transformative discoveries, LBNE promises to be a vital facility for the field of particle physics worldwide, providing physicists from around the globe with opportunities to collaborate in a twenty to thirty year program of exciting science. In this document we provide a comprehensive overview of LBNE's scientific objectives, its place in the landscape of neutrino physics worldwide, the technologies it will incorporate and the capabilities it will possess

New Isomers in the Full Seniority Scheme of Neutron-Rich Lead Isotopes: The Role of Effective Three-Body Forces

The neutron-rich lead isotopes, up to Pb-216, have been studied for the first time, exploiting the fragmentation of a primary uranium beam at the FRS-RISING setup at GSI. The observed isomeric states exhibit electromagnetic transition strengths which deviate from state-of-the-art shell-model calculations. It is shown that their complete description demands the introduction of effective three-body interactions and two-body transition operators in the conventional neutron valence space beyond Pb-208.INFN, ItalyINFN, ItalyMICINN, Spain [AIC10-D-000568]MICINN, SpainGeneralitat Valenciana, SpainGeneralitat Valenciana, Spain [FPA2008-06419, PROMETEO/2010/101]UK STFCUK STFCAWE plcAWE plcDFGDFG [EXC 153

The Single-Phase ProtoDUNE Technical Design Report

ProtoDUNE-SP is the single-phase DUNE Far Detector prototype that is under construction and will be operated at the CERN Neutrino Platform (NP) starting in 2018. ProtoDUNE-SP, a crucial part of the DUNE effort towards the construction of the first DUNE 10-kt fiducial mass far detector module (17 kt total LAr mass), is a significant experiment in its own right. With a total liquid argon (LAr) mass of 0.77 kt, it represents the largest monolithic single-phase LArTPC detector to be built to date. It's technical design is given in this report

Multifunctional properties of ceria nanocubes synthesized by a hydrothermal method

Nanosized ceria is an extremely versatile and commercially valuable material because of its industrially important applications. The present work describes the synthesis of ceria nanocubes by a simple hydrothermal method. The size of the synthesized ceria nanocubes are 8–20 nm. The formation of ceria phase has been corroborated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray diffractometry. Selected area electron diffraction patterns obtained for the nanocubes are also precisely indexed to the cubic ceria phase. The synthesized ceria nanocubes exhibit a high surface area of 26 m2 g−1 and also high catalytic activity. The work also investigates the influence of ceria nanocubes on the corrosion resistance of sol–gel hybrid coatings in 3.5% NaCl solution on AA2024 substrates. The corrosion behaviour of the sol–gel coatings revealed that ceria nanocubes reinforce the barrier properties of the sol–gel coatings and confer longer active protection to the metallic substrate

estimated net saving to society from cochlear implantation in infants: a preliminary analysis

Although it is clear that cochlear implants (CIs) are highly cost-effective in adults and children, the possible additional economic benefit of implantation at younger ages has to be fully established to verify whether the costs and outcomes of CIs differ between infants and older children. Implantation in infants was associated with a lower total cost for the first 10 years of life. The net savings to society ranged from around 21,000\u20ac in the two younger classes to more than 35,000\u20ac when comparing infants against chil- dren in the oldest group. When implantation was delayed, family costs played an important role in the increase in expenses. Children in the 2- to 11-month group scored significantly better at the PPVT-R than those in the other age groups (P < .05, P < .01, and P < .001, respectively; Dunn\u2019s test) at 10 years of age. The cost per 1-year gain in vocabulary age at the PPVT-R showed a substantial difference between the youngest and oldest age groups (13,266\u20ac/year, 17,719\u20ac/year, 20,029\u20ac/year, and 28,042\u20ac/year, respectively)

Estimated net saving to society from cochlear implantation in infants: a preliminary analysis.

Abstract OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: Although it is clear that cochlear implants (CIs) are highly cost-effective in adults and children, the possible additional economic benefit of implantation at younger ages has to be fully established to verify whether the costs and outcomes of CIs differ between infants and older children. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. METHODS: Comprehensive data of CI costs were obtained in four groups of children (age 2-11, 12-23, 24-35, and 72-83 months) from parent questionnaires, national healthcare and educational systems, and retail prices for materials used. Outcomes are compared in terms of receptive language level (Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised [PPVT-R]), with follow-up to the chronological age of 10 years. RESULTS: Implantation in infants was associated with a lower total cost for the first 10 years of life. The net savings to society ranged from around 21,000\u20ac in the two younger classes to more than 35,000\u20ac when comparing infants against children in the oldest group. When implantation was delayed, family costs played an important role in the increase in expenses. Children in the 2- to 11-month group scored significantly better at the PPVT-R than those in the other age groups (P < .05, P < .01, and P < .001, respectively; Dunn's test) at 10 years of age. The cost per 1-year gain in vocabulary age at the PPVT-R showed a substantial difference between the youngest and oldest age groups (13,266\u20ac/year, 17,719\u20ac/year, 20,029\u20ac/year, and 28,042\u20ac/year, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: CIs for patients under 1 year of age afford significantly improved performance and a net savings to society