A5030056775- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Mechanical and Optical Resonators
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Quantum optics and atomic interactions
- Photonic and Optical Devices
- Advanced MEMS and NEMS Technologies
- Scientific Research and Discoveries
- Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
- Geophysics and Sensor Technology
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Muon and positron interactions and applications
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- Neutrino Physics Research
- Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
- Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
- Science Education and Pedagogy
- Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications
- CCD and CMOS Imaging Sensors
- Image Processing Techniques and Applications
- Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Trieste
2015-2024
University of Rijeka
2015-2024
Frederick University
2024
University of Trieste
2008-2023
Institute for Nuclear Research
2015-2019
University of Udine
2018
National Institute of Optics
2018
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Napoli
2016-2018
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa
2017
Universidad de Zaragoza
2016
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...
We demonstrate the analogue of electromagnetically induced transparency in a room temperature cavity optomechanics setup formed by thin semitransparent membrane within Fabry-P\'erot cavity. Due to destructive interference, weak probe field is completely reflected when pump beam resonant with motional red sideband Under this condition we infer significant slowing down light hundreds microseconds, which easily tuned shifting along axis. also observe associated phenomenon amplification occurs...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Axions and other very weakly interacting slim (with $m <$ 1 GeV) particles (WISPs) are a common feature of several extensions the Standard Model Particle Physics. The search WISPs was already recommended in last update European strategy on particle physics (ESPP). After that, case for has gained additional momentum. Indeed, may provide new paradigm to explain nature dark matter puzzling astrophysical observations. This document briefly summarizes current searches perspectives this research...
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{...
We present an experimental study of dynamical back-action cooling the fundamental vibrational mode a thin semitransparent membrane placed within high-finesse optical cavity. how radiation pressure interaction modifies mechanical response mode, and results are in agreement with Langevin equation description coupled dynamics. The experiments carried out resolved sideband regime, we have observed by factor 350 also frequency shift associated quadratic term expansion cavity versus effective...
We study the quantum dynamics of cavity optomechanical system formed by a Fabry-Perot with thin vibrating membrane at its center. first derive general multimode Hamiltonian describing radiation pressure interaction between modes and vibrational membrane. then restrict analysis to standard case single mode interacting mechanical resonator we determine what extent optical absorption hinder reaching regime for cavity-membrane system. show that does not pose serious limitations one can...
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...
We discuss the physics case for and concept of a medium-scale axion helioscope with sensitivities in axion-photon coupling few times better than CERN Axion Solar Telescope (CAST). Search an axion-like particle these couplings is motivated by several persistent astrophysical anomalies. present early conceptual design, existing infrastructure, projected sensitivity timeline such (Troitsk Experiment, TASTE) to be constructed Institute Nuclear Research, Troitsk, Russia. The proposed instrument...
Even graduate physics students have many misconceptions about basic wave optics phenomena. This suggests that there is much room for improvement of the traditional curriculum. An effective way initiating a curriculum change to reconsider and revise expected learning outcomes corresponding assessment instruments. By systematically enriching our instruction with conceptual tasks, we may increase probability actively engaging in aspects optics. In this paper, present process developing an item...
Hypothetical axions provide a compelling explanation for dark matter and could be emitted from the hot solar interior. The CERN Axion Solar Telescope has been searching via their back conversion to x-ray photons in 9-T 10-m long magnet directed toward Sun. We report on an extended run with International Observatory pathfinder detector, doubling previous exposure time. detector was operated xenon-based gas mixture part of new run, providing technical insights future configurations. No counts...