A. Minotti
A5056438044- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Neutrino Physics Research
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Computational Physics and Python Applications
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Nuclear physics research studies
- Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
- Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
- Nuclear Physics and Applications
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Stochastic processes and statistical mechanics
- Muon and positron interactions and applications
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- Radioactive Decay and Measurement Techniques
- Microtubule and mitosis dynamics
- Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies
- 14-3-3 protein interactions
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Milano Bicocca
2021-2025
University of Milano-Bicocca
2021-2025
Laboratoire d’Annecy de Physique des Particules
2018-2025
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Ferrara
2021-2023
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
2014-2023
Institut de Recherche sur les Lois Fondamentales de l'Univers
2017-2022
University of Manchester
2022
Université de Strasbourg
2013-2022
Institut Pluridisciplinaire Hubert Curien
2016-2022
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Milano
2022
A bstract The OPERA neutrino experiment is designed to perform the first observation of oscillations in direct appearance mode ν μ → τ channel, via detection -leptons created charged current interactions. detector, located underground Gran Sasso Laboratory, consists an emulsion/lead target with average mass about 1.2 kt, complemented by electronic detectors. It exposed CERN Neutrinos beam, a baseline 730 km and mean energy 17 GeV. candidate event analysis 2008-2009 sample have been reported...
The Double Chooz experiment presents improved measurements of the neutrino mixing angle θ 13 using data collected in 467.90 live days from a detector positioned at an average distance 1050 m two reactor cores nuclear power plant. Several novel techniques have been developed to achieve significant reductions backgrounds and systematic uncertainties with respect previous publications, whereas efficiency $$ {\overline{\nu}}_e signal has increased. value is measured be sin2 2θ = 0.090 − 0.029 +...
A sensitive and reproducible method to measure relative levels of polymerized soluble tubulin in cells has been developed. This involves metabolically labeling with radioactive amino acids followed by lysis a microtubule-stabilizing buffer, centrifugation separate from tubulin, resolution the proteins each fraction two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, quantitation liquid scintillation counting spots excised gel. Several buffers were evaluated for their reproducibility efficacy preserving...
The STEREO experiment is a very short baseline reactor antineutrino experiment. It designed to test the hypothesis of light sterile neutrinos being cause deficit observed interaction rate at baselines with respect predicted rate, known as anomaly. measures energy spectrum in six identical detector cells covering between 9 and 11 m from compact core ILL research reactor. In this article, results 179 days turned on 235 off are reported high degree detail. current include improvements modelling...
The reactor antineutrino anomaly might be explained by the oscillation of antineutrinos toward a sterile neutrino eV mass. In order to explore this hypothesis, STEREO experiment measures energy spectrum in six different detector cells covering baselines between 9 and 11 m from compact core ILL research reactor. Letter, results 66 days turned on 138 off are reported. A novel method extract rates has been developed based distribution pulse shape discrimination parameter. test new is performed...
The Double Chooz collaboration presents a measurement of the neutrino mixing angle θ 13 using reactor $$ \overline{\nu_{\mathrm{e}}} observed via inverse beta decay reaction in which neutron is captured on hydrogen. This based 462.72 live days data, approximately twice as much data previous such analysis, collected with detector positioned at an average distance 1050 m from two cores. Several novel techniques have been developed to achieve significant reductions backgrounds and systematic...
The full data set of the NEMO-3 experiment has been used to measure half-life two-neutrino double beta decay $$^{100}$$ Mo ground state Ru, $$T_{1/2} = \left[ 6.81 \pm 0.01\,\left( \text{ stat }\right) ^{+0.38}_{-0.40}\,\left( syst \right] \times 10^{18}$$ year. two-electron energy sum, single electron spectra and distribution angle between electrons are presented with an unprecedented statistics $$5\times 10^5$$ events a signal-to-background ratio $$\sim $$ 80. Clear evidence for Single...
A bstract first result of the search for ν μ → e oscillations in OPERA experiment, located at Gran Sasso Underground Laboratory, is presented. The experiment looked appearance CNGS neutrino beam using data collected 2008 and 2009. Data are compatible with non-oscillation hypothesis three-flavour mixing model. further analysis same constrains non-standard oscillation parameters θ new $ \varDelta m_{\mathrm{new}}^2 suggested by LSND MiniBooNE experiments. For large values ( > 0.1 eV 2 ),...
The STEREO experiment is a very short baseline reactor antineutrino aiming at testing the hypothesis of light sterile neutrinos as an explanation deficit observed neutrino interaction rate with respect to predicted rate, known Reactor Antineutrino Anomaly. detector center located 10 m away from compact, highly 235U enriched core research nuclear Institut Laue Langevin in Grenoble, France. This paper describes site, components and associated shielding designed suppress external sources...
Abstract The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is a next generation experiment aimed to study neutrino oscillation. Its long-baseline configuration will exploit Near Detector (ND) and Far (FD) located at distance of ∼1300 km. FD consist four Liquid Argon Time Projection Chamber (LAr TPC) modules. A Photon Detection System (PDS) be used detect the scintillation light produced inside detector after interactions. PDS based on collectors coupled Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs)....
The oscillation results published by the Double Chooz Collaboration in 2011 and 2012 rely on background models substantiated reactor-on data. In this analysis, we present a background-model-independent measurement of mixing angle θ13 including 7.53 days reactor-off A global fit observed antineutrino rates for different reactor power conditions is performed, yielding both total rate. are improved significantly data fit, as it provides direct This rate modulation analysis considers candidates...
We report a measurement of the antineutrino rate from fission ^{235}U with STEREO detector using 119 days reactor turned on. In our analysis, we perform several detailed corrections and achieve most precise single at reactors highly enriched fuel. measure an IBD cross section per σ_{f}=(6.34±0.06[stat]±0.15[sys]±0.15[model])×10^{-43} cm^{2}/fission observe deficit (5.2±0.8[stat]±2.3[sys]±2.3[model])% compared to model, consistent world average. Testing as sole source deficit, find tension...
Abstract. The STEREO experiment measures the electron antineutrino spectrum emitted in a research reactor using inverse beta decay reaction on H nuclei gadolinium loaded liquid scintillator. detection is based signal coincidence of prompt positron and delayed neutron capture event. simulated response crucial for comparison with data, particular case efficiency. Among all stable isotopes, 155 Gd 157 have highest cross sections thermal capture. excited after emit gamma rays total energy about...
Our objective was to discuss the management and outcome of abducens nerve palsy in patients with Gradenigo's syndrome. In a retrospective analysis syndrome at tertiary-care center Houston, Texas, from 1987 1995, we identified 2 syndrome, both female. One had bilateral involvement, so that total 3 ears. Both complete recovery their palsy. ears chronic mastoiditis, sixth palsies failed respond medical therapy alone, but resolved after mastoidectomy drainage petrous apex. We recommend evidence...
A study on cosmic muons has been performed for the two identical near and far neutrino detectors of Double Chooz experiment, placed at $\sim$120 $\sim$300 m.w.e. underground respectively, including corresponding simulations using MUSIC simulation package. This characterization allowed to measure muon flux reaching both be (3.64 $\pm$ 0.04) $\times$ 10$^{-4}$ cm$^{-2}$s$^{-1}$ detector (7.00 0.05) 10$^{-5}$ one. The seasonal modulation signal also studied observing a positive correlation with...
The Double Chooz experiment measures the neutrino mixing angle θ 13 by detecting reactor $$ {\overline{\nu}}_e via inverse beta decay. positron-neutron space and time coincidence allows for a sizable background rejection, nonetheless liquid scintillator detectors would profit from positron/electron discrimination, if feasible in large detector, to suppress remaining background. Standard particle identification, based on dependent profile of photon emission scintillator, can not be used given...
We present a search for signatures of neutrino mixing electron anti-neutrinos with additional hypothetical sterile flavors using the Double Chooz experiment. The is based on data from 5 years operation Chooz, including 2 in two-detector configuration. analysis profile likelihood, i.e.\ comparing to model prediction disappearance data-to-data comparison two respective detectors. optimized three active and one neutrino. It sensitive typical mass range $5 \cdot 10^{-3} $ eV$^2 \lesssim \Delta...
Using the Double Chooz detector, designed to measure neutrino mixing angle ${\ensuremath{\theta}}_{13}$, products of ${\ensuremath{\mu}}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ capture on $^{12}\mathrm{C},^{13}\mathrm{C},^{14}\mathrm{N}$, and $^{16}\mathrm{O}$ have been measured. Over a period 489.5 days, $2.3\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}{10}^{6}$ stopping cosmic collected, which $1.8\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}{10}^{5}$ captured carbon, nitrogen, or oxygen nuclei in inner detector scintillator acrylic...
A first result of the search for \numu $\rightarrow$ \nue oscillations in OPERA experiment, located at Gran Sasso Underground Laboratory, is presented. The experiment looked appearance CNGS neutrino beam using data collected 2008 and 2009. Data are compatible with non-oscillation hypothesis three-flavour mixing model. further analysis same constrains non-standard oscillation parameters $\theta_{new}$ $\Delta m^2_{new}$ suggested by LSND MiniBooNE experiments. For large m^{2}_{new}$ values...