Search Results - "Hickerson, K.P."
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AlterBBN v2: A public code for calculating Big-Bang nucleosynthesis constraints in alternative cosmologies
Published in Computer physics communications (01-03-2020)“…We present the version 2 of AlterBBN, an open public code for the calculation of the abundance of the elements from Big-Bang nucleosynthesis. It does not rely…”
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Status of the UCN τ experiment
Published in EPJ Web of conferences (2019)“…The neutron is the simplest nuclear system that can be used to probe the structure of the weak interaction and search for physics beyond the standard model…”
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Measurement of the neutron lifetime using a magneto-gravitational trap and in situ detection
Published in Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) (11-05-2018)“…The precise value of the mean neutron lifetime, τ , plays an important role in nuclear and particle physics and cosmology. It is used to predict the ratio of…”
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Search for Neutrinoless Double-Beta Decay of Te 130 with CUORE-0
Published in Physical review letters (03-09-2015)“…We report the results of a search for neutrinoless double-beta decay in a 9.8 kg yr exposure of Te-130 using a bolometric detector array, CUORE-0. The…”
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Improved Neutron Lifetime Measurement with UCN τ
Published in Physical review letters (15-10-2021)“…We report an improved measurement of the free neutron lifetime τn using the UCN τ apparatus at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center. We count a total of…”
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Measurement of the two-neutrino double-beta decay half-life of $$^{130}$$Te with the CUORE-0 experiment
Published in The European physical journal. C, Particles and fields (06-01-2017)“…We report on the measurement of the two-neutrino double-beta decay half-life of [Formula omitted]Te with the CUORE-0 detector. From an exposure of 33.4 kg year…”
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Projection imaging with ultracold neutrons
Published in Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment (01-07-2021)“…Ultracold neutron (UCN) projection imaging is demonstrated using a boron-coated back-illuminated CCD camera and the Los Alamos UCN source. Each neutron is…”
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A multilayer surface detector for ultracold neutrons
Published in Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment (21-10-2015)“…A multilayer surface detector for ultracold neutrons (UCNs) is described. The top 10B layer is exposed to vacuum and directly captures UCNs. The ZnS:Ag layer…”
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A compound parabolic concentrator as an ultracold neutron spectrometer
Published in Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment (01-09-2013)“…The design principles of nonimaging optics are applied to ultracold neutrons (UCN). In particular a vertical compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) that…”
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Detection system for neutron β decay correlations in the UCNB and Nab experiments
Published in Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment (21-03-2017)“…We describe a detection system designed for precise measurements of angular correlations in neutron β decay. The system is based on thick, large area, highly…”
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Double-beta decay of $$^{130}\hbox {Te}$$ to the first $$0^+$$ excited state of $$^{130}\hbox {Xe}$$ with CUORE-0
Published in The European physical journal. C, Particles and fields (24-09-2019)“…Abstract We report on a search for double beta decay of $$^{130}\hbox {Te}$$ 130 Te to the first $$0^{+}$$ 0 + excited state of $$^{130}\hbox {Xe}$$ 130 Xe…”
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First Results from CUORE: A Search for Lepton Number Violation via $0\nu\beta\beta$ Decay of $^{130}$Te
Published in Physical review letters (2018)“…The CUORE experiment, a ton-scale cryogenic bolometer array, recently began operation at the Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso in Italy. The array represents…”
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Position-sensitive detection of ultracold neutrons with an imaging camera and its implications to spectroscopy
Published in Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment (11-09-2016)“…Position-sensitive detection of ultracold neutrons (UCNs) is demonstrated using an imaging charge-coupled device (CCD) camera. A spatial resolution less than…”
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Status of the CUORE and results from the CUORE-0 neutrinoless double beta decay experiments
Published in Nuclear and particle physics proceedings (01-04-2016)“…CUORE is a 741 kg array of TeO2 bolometers for the search of neutrinoless double beta decay of 130Te. The detector is being constructed at the Laboratori…”
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A boron-coated ionization chamber for ultra-cold neutron detection
Published in Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment (01-11-2012)“…The design and performance of a boron-coated ionization chamber for the detection of ultra-cold neutrons (UCN) are presented. We detect UCN from the solid…”
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Results of CUORE-0 and prospects for the CUORE experiment
Published in Nuclear and particle physics proceedings (01-08-2015)“…The CUORE (Cryogenic Underground Observatory for Rare Events) experiment is an array of 741 kg of TeO2 bolometers to search for neutrinoless double beta decay…”
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Final results for the neutron β -asymmetry parameter A 0 from the UCNA experiment
Published in EPJ Web of conferences (2019)“…The UCNA experiment was designed to measure the neutron β-asymmetry parameter A 0 using polarized ultracold neutrons (UCN). UCN produced via downscattering in…”
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Search for neutron dark decay: n → χ + e + e
Published in EPJ Web of Conferences (2019)“…In January, 2018, Fornal and Grinstein proposed that a previously unobserved neutron decay branch to a dark matter particle (χ) could account for the…”
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Multi-wire proportional chamber for ultra-cold neutron detection
Published in Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment (11-02-2009)“…In this paper we describe the principles that have guided our design and the experience we have gained building multi-wire proportional chambers detectors for…”
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Sealed drift tube cosmic ray veto counters
Published in Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment (01-05-2011)“…We describe a simple drift tube counter that has been used as a cosmic ray veto for the UCNA experiment, a first-ever measurement of the neutron beta-asymmetry…”
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