Orateur
Dr
Gabriel Perdue
(The University of Rochester)
Description
MINERvA (Main INjEctoR nu-A) is a new few-GeV neutrino cross section experiment that began taking data in the FNAL NuMI beam-line in the Fall of 2009. MINERvA employs a fine-grained detector capable of complete kinematic characterization of neutrino interactions. We employ a three ton active target region composed of plastic scintillator with additional carbon, iron, and lead targets upstream of the active region. The experiment will provide important inputs for neutrino oscillation searches and a pure weak probe of nuclear structure. We will offer a set of initial kinematic distributions of interest and provide a general status update.
Summary
MINERvA (Main INjEctoR nu-A) is a new few-GeV neutrino cross section experiment that began taking data in the FNAL NuMI beam-line in the Fall of 2009. MINERvA employs a fine-grained detector capable of complete kinematic characterization of neutrino interactions. We employ a three ton active target region composed of plastic scintillator with additional carbon, iron, and lead targets upstream of the active region. The experiment will provide important inputs for neutrino oscillation searches and a pure weak probe of nuclear structure. We will offer a set of initial kinematic distributions of interest and provide a general status update.
Author
Dr
Gabriel Perdue
(The University of Rochester)
