G. Cantatore
A5020228816- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Advanced X-ray Imaging Techniques
- Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Geophysics and Sensor Technology
- Scientific Research and Discoveries
- Digital Radiography and Breast Imaging
- Mechanical and Optical Resonators
- Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
- CCD and CMOS Imaging Sensors
- Relativity and Gravitational Theory
- Advanced MEMS and NEMS Technologies
- Quantum optics and atomic interactions
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Computational Physics and Python Applications
- Quantum, superfluid, helium dynamics
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Trieste
2016-2025
Istinye University
2025
University of Trieste
2015-2024
International School of Trieste
2024
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare
2020
European Organization for Nuclear Research
2020
University of Udine
2018
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa
1998
University of Pisa
1998
University of Rochester
1990-1993
We present the first results of Fermilab Muon g-2 Experiment for positive muon magnetic anomaly $a_\mu \equiv (g_\mu-2)/2$. The is determined from precision measurements two angular frequencies. Intensity variation high-energy positrons decays directly encodes difference frequency $\omega_a$ between spin-precession and cyclotron frequencies polarized muons in a storage ring. ring field measured using nuclear resonance probes calibrated terms equivalent proton spin precession...
Hypothetical low-mass particles, such as axions, provide a compelling explanation for the dark matter in universe. Such particles are expected to emerge abundantly from hot interior of stars. To test this prediction, CERN Axion Solar Telescope (CAST) uses 9 T refurbished Large Hadron Collider magnet directed towards Sun. In strong magnetic field, solar axions can be converted X-ray photons which recorded by detectors. 2013–2015 run, thanks low-background detectors and new telescope,...
We report the experimental observation of a light polarization rotation in vacuum presence transverse magnetic field. Assuming that data distribution is Gaussian, average measured (3.9 +/- 0.5) x 10(-12) rad/pass, at 5 T with 44 000 passes through 1 m long magnet, lambda = 1064 nm. The relevance this result terms existence light, neutral, spin-zero particle discussed.
The International Axion Observatory (IAXO) will be a forth generation axion helioscope. As its primary physics goal, IAXO look for axions or axion-like particles (ALPs) originating in the Sun via Primakoff conversion of solar plasma photons. In terms signal-to-noise ratio, about 4–5 orders magnitude more sensitive than CAST, currently most powerful helioscope, reaching sensitivity to axion-photon couplings down few × 10−12 GeV−1 and thus probing large fraction unexplored ALP parameter space....
We present a new measurement of the positive muon magnetic anomaly, a_{μ}≡(g_{μ}-2)/2, from Fermilab Muon g-2 Experiment using data collected in 2019 and 2020. have analyzed more than 4 times number positrons decay our previous result 2018 data. The systematic error is reduced by factor 2 due to better running conditions, stable beam, improved knowledge field weighted distribution, ω[over ˜]_{p}^{'}, anomalous precession frequency corrected for beam dynamics effects, ω_{a}. From ratio...
The Muon g-2 Experiment at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) has measured the muon anomalous precession frequency $ω_a$ to an uncertainty of 434 parts per billion (ppb), statistical, and 56 ppb, systematic, with data collected in four storage ring configurations during its first physics run 2018. When combined a precision measurement magnetic field experiment's ring, determines anomaly $a_μ({\rm FNAL}) = 116\,592\,040(54) \times 10^{-11}$ (0.46 ppm). This article describes...
We have searched for light scalar and/or pseudoscalar particles that couple to two photons by studying the propagation of a laser beam ($\ensuremath{\lambda}=514$ nm) through transverse magnetic field. A limit 3.5\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}${10}^{\ensuremath{-}10}$ rad was set on possible optical rotation polarization an effective path length 2.2 km in 3.25 T find coupling...
In 2006 the PVLAS collaboration reported observation of an optical rotation generated in vacuum by a magnetic field. To further check against possible instrumental artifacts, several upgrades to apparatus have been made during past year. Two data taking runs, at wavelength 1064 nm, performed new configuration with field strengths 2.3 and 5 T. The T value was chosen order avoid stray fields. observations do not show presence signal down levels...
Phase contrast x-ray imaging is a powerful technique for the detection of low-contrast details in weakly absorbing objects. This method possible relevance field diagnostic radiology. In fact, within soft tissue does not give satisfactory results conventional absorption radiology, mammography being typical example. Nevertheless, up to now all applications phase technique, carried out on thin samples, have required radiation doses substantially higher than those delivered radiological...
Recently, new imaging modalities based on the detection of weak phase perturbations effects, among which are contrast and diffraction imaging, have been developed by several researchers. Due to their high sensitivity weakly absorbing details, these techniques seem be very promising for applications in medical field. On other hand, digital radiology is undergoing a wide diffusion, its benefits presently well understood. Up now, however, strong pixel size constraints associated with pattern...
The CERN Axion Solar Telescope (CAST) has extended its search for solar axions by using 3He as a buffer gas. At T=1.8 K this allows larger pressure settings and hence sensitivity to higher axion masses than our previous measurements with 4He. With about 1 h of data taking at each 252 different we have scanned the mass range 0.39 eV < m_a 0.64 eV. From absence excess X-rays when magnet was pointing Sun set typical upper limit on axion-photon coupling g_ag 2.3 x 10^{-10} GeV^{-1} 95% CL, exact...
The CERN Axion Solar Telescope has finished its search for solar axions with (3)He buffer gas, covering the range 0.64 eV ≲ ma 1.17 eV. This closes gap to cosmological hot dark matter limit and actually overlaps it. From absence of excess x rays when magnet was pointing Sun we set a typical upper on axion-photon coupling gaγ 3.3 × 10(-10) GeV(-1) at 95% C.L., exact value depending pressure setting. Future direct axion searches will focus increasing sensitivity smaller values gaγ, example by...
The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory has measured the anomalous precession frequency $a^{}_\mu = (g^{}_\mu-2)/2$ of muon to a combined precision 0.46 parts per million with data collected during its first physics run in 2018. This paper documents measurement magnetic field storage ring. is monitored by nuclear resonance systems and calibrated terms equivalent proton spin spherical water sample at 34.7$^\circ$C. weighted distribution resulting $\tilde{\omega}'^{}_p$, denominator ratio...
A bstract We present results of the Relic Axion Dark-Matter Exploratory Setup (RADES), a detector which is part CERN Solar Telescope (CAST), searching for axion dark matter in 34.67 μ eV mass range. radio frequency cavity consisting 5 sub-cavities coupled by inductive irises took physics data inside CAST dipole magnet first time using this filter-like haloscope geometry. An exclusion limit with 95% credibility level on axion-photon coupling constant g aγ ≳ 4 × 10 − 13 GeV 1 over range 34 ....
The CAST-CAPP axion haloscope, operating at CERN inside the CAST dipole magnet, has searched for axions in 19.74 $\mu$eV to 22.47 mass range. detection concept follows Sikivie haloscope principle, where Dark Matter convert into photons within a resonator immersed magnetic field. is an array of four individual rectangular cavities inserted strong phase-matched maximize sensitivity. Here we report on data acquired 4124 h from 2019 2021. Each cavity equipped with fast frequency tuning mechanism...
We present details on a new measurement of the muon magnetic anomaly, $a_\mu = (g_\mu -2)/2$. The result is based positive data taken at Fermilab's Muon Campus during 2019 and 2020 accelerator runs. uses $3.1$ GeV$/c$ polarized muons stored in $7.1$-m-radius storage ring with $1.45$ T uniform field. value $ a_{\mu}$ determined from measured difference between spin precession frequency its cyclotron frequency. This normalized to strength field, using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). ratio...
Standard Model extensions often predict low‐mass and very weakly interacting particles, such as the axion. A number of small‐scale experiments at intensity/precision frontier are actively searching for these elusive complementing searches physics beyond colliders. Whilst a next generation will give access to huge unexplored parameter space, discovery would have tremendous impact on our understanding fundamental physics.
The CERN Axion Solar Telescope (CAST) searches for $a\ensuremath{\rightarrow}\ensuremath{\gamma}$ conversion in the 9 T magnetic field of a refurbished LHC test magnet that can be directed toward Sun. Two parallel bores filled with helium adjustable pressure to match x-ray refractive mass ${m}_{\ensuremath{\gamma}}$ axion search ${m}_{a}$. After vacuum phase (2003--2004), which is optimal ${m}_{a}\ensuremath{\lesssim}0.02\text{ }\text{ }\mathrm{eV}$, we used $^{4}\mathrm{He}$ 2005--2007...
Static electric dipole moments of nondegenerate systems probe mass scales for physics beyond the Standard Model well those reached directly at high energy colliders. Discrimination between different models, however, requires complementary searches in atomic-molecular-and-optical, nuclear and particle physics. In this report, we discuss current status prospects near future a compelling suite such experiments, along with developments needed encompassing theoretical framework.
We present a new measurement of the positive muon magnetic anomaly, $a_\mu \equiv (g_\mu - 2)/2$, from Fermilab Muon $g\!-\!2$ Experiment using data collected in 2019 and 2020. have analyzed more than 4 times number positrons decay our previous result 2018 data. The systematic error is reduced by factor 2 due to better running conditions, stable beam, improved knowledge field weighted distribution, $\tilde{\omega}'^{}_p$, anomalous precession frequency corrected for beam dynamics effects,...
Celestial observations often exhibit inexplicable planetary dependencies when the timing of an observable is projected onto heliocentric positions. This possible only for incident, non-relativistic streams. Notably, celebrated dark matter (DM) in Universe can form streams our vicinity with speeds about 240 km/s. Since gravitational impact scales $1/(\text{velocity})^2$, all solar system objects, including Sun and Moon, act as strong lenses, their focal planes located within system. Even Moon...
We are searching for the coherent production of light pseudoscalar or scalar particles in a 12-m optical cavity placed 5-T transverse magnetic field. From level observed rotation we have set limit on coupling such to two photons, ${\mathit{g}}_{\mathit{a}\ensuremath{\gamma}\ensuremath{\gamma}}$2.5\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}${10}^{\mathrm{\ensuremath{-}}6}$ ${\mathrm{GeV}}^{\mathrm{\ensuremath{-}}1}$, provided...
Experimental bounds on induced vacuum magnetic birefringence can be used to improve present photon-photon scattering limits in the electronvolt energy range. Measurements with Polarizzazione del Vuoto con Laser apparatus [E. Zavattini et al., Phys. Rev. D 77, 032006 (2008)] at both $\ensuremath{\lambda}=1064$ and 532 nm lead parameter ${A}_{e}$, describing nonlinear effects QED, of ${A}_{e}^{(1064)}<6.6\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}{10}^{\ensuremath{-}21}\text{ }\text{...
In this work we present a search for (solar) chameleons with the CERN Axion Solar Telescope (CAST). This novel experimental technique, in field of dark energy research, exploits both chameleon coupling to matter (βm) and photons (βγ) via Primakoff effect. By reducing X-ray detection threshold used axions from 1 keV 400 eV CAST became sensitive converted solar spectrum which peaks around 600 eV. Even though have not observed any excess above background, can provide 95% C.L. limit strength...