C. W. Walter
A5000145523- Neutrino Physics Research
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
- Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Muon and positron interactions and applications
- Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
- Scientific Research and Discoveries
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena
- Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism
- Nuclear Physics and Applications
- CCD and CMOS Imaging Sensors
- Classical Antiquity Studies
- Magnetic confinement fusion research
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research
- Computational Physics and Python Applications
Duke University
2016-2025
The University of Tokyo
2016-2025
The Ohio State University
2021-2025
Boston University
1998-2024
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe
2015-2024
University of Toyama
2024
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
2009-2022
Daresbury Laboratory
2022
Sungkyunkwan University
2022
Brookhaven National Laboratory
2022
We present an analysis of atmospheric neutrino data from a 33.0 kton yr (535-day) exposure the Super-Kamiokande detector. The exhibit zenith angle dependent deficit muon neutrinos which is inconsistent with expectations based on calculations flux. Experimental biases and uncertainties in prediction fluxes cross sections are unable to explain our observation. consistent, however, two-flavor...
Solar neutrino measurements from 1258 days of data the Super-Kamiokande detector are presented. The based on recoil electrons in energy range 5.0--20.0 MeV. measured solar flux is $2.32\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.03(\mathrm{stat}{)}_{\ensuremath{-}0.07}^{+0.08}(\mathrm{syst})\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}{10}^{6}{\mathrm{cm}}^{\ensuremath{-}2}{\mathrm{s}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$, which $45.1\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.5(\mathrm{stat}{)}_{\ensuremath{-}1.4}^{+1.6}(\mathrm{syst})%$ that...
The K2K experiment observes indications of neutrino oscillation: a reduction $\nu_\mu$ flux together with distortion the energy spectrum. Fifty-six beam events are observed in Super-Kamiokande (SK), 250 km from production point, an expectation $80.1^{+6.2}_{-5.4}$. Twenty-nine one ring $\mu$-like used to reconstruct spectrum, which is better matched expected spectrum oscillation than without. probability that at SK explained by statistical fluctuation without less 1%.
We present a combined analysis of fully-contained, partially-contained and upward-going muon atmospheric neutrino data from 1489 d exposure the Super-Kamiokande detector. The samples span roughly five decades in energy, 100 MeV to 10 TeV. A detailed Monte Carlo comparison is described presented. fit expectation, found be consistent with oscillations ${\ensuremath{\nu}}_{\ensuremath{\mu}}\ensuremath{\leftrightarrow}{\ensuremath{\nu}}_{\ensuremath{\tau}}$ ${sin}^{2}2\ensuremath{\theta}>0.92$...
The first results of the solar neutrino flux measurement from Super-Kamiokande are presented. shown here obtained data taken between 31 May 1996, and 23 June 1997. Using our recoil electrons with energies above 6.5 MeV, we infer total ${}^{8}\mathrm{B}$ neutrinos to be $2.42\ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{}0.06(\mathrm{stat}{)}_{\ensuremath{-}0.07}^{+0.10}(\mathrm{syst})\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}{10}^{6}\mathrm{cm}{}^{\ensuremath{-}2}{\mathrm{s}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$. This result is...
The previously published atmospheric neutrino data did not distinguish whether muon neutrinos were oscillating into tau or sterile neutrinos, as both hypotheses fit the data. Using recorded in 1100 live days of Super-Kamiokande detector, we use three complementary samples to study difference zenith angle distribution due neutral currents and matter effects. We find no evidence favoring reject hypothesis at 99% confidence level. On other hand, that oscillation between suffices explain all...
We report the result of a search for neutrino oscillations using precise measurements recoil electron energy spectrum and zenith angle variations solar flux from 1258 days neutrino-electron scattering data in Super-Kamiokande. The absence significant variation distortion places strong constraints on mixing mass difference flux-independent way. Using Super-Kamiokande measurement addition, two allowed regions at large are found.Received 19 March...
Muon neutrino disappearance probability as a function of flight length L over energy E was studied. A dip in the L/E distribution observed data, predicted from sinusoidal flavor transition oscillation. The constrained nu_mu <-> nu_tau oscillation parameters; 1.9x10^-3 < Delta m^2 3.0x10^-3 eV^2 and \sin^2(2theta) > 0.90 at 90% confidence level.
A total of 614 upward throughgoing muons minimum energy 1.6 GeV are observed by Super-Kamiokande during 537 detector live days. The measured muon flux is [1.74±0.07(stat)±0.02(sys)]×10−13cm−2s−1sr−1 compared to an expected [1.97±0.44(theor)]×10−13cm−2s−1sr−1. absolute in agreement with the prediction within errors. However, zenith-angle dependence does not agree no-oscillation predictions. distortion shape consistent νμ↔ντ oscillation hypothesis sin22θ>0.4 and 1×10−3<Δm2<1×10−1eV2 at 90%...
From an exposure of 25.5 kiloton-years the Super-Kamiokande detector, 900 muon-like and 983 electron-like single-ring atmospheric neutrino interactions were detected with momentum pe>100 MeV/c, pμ>200 visible energy less than 1.33 GeV. Using a detailed Monte Carlo simulation, ratio (μ/e)DATA/(μ/e)MC was measured to be 0.61±0.03(stat.)±0.05(sys.), consistent previous results from Kamiokande, IMB Soudan-2 experiments, smaller expected theoretical models production.
The details of Super-Kamiokande-I’s solar neutrino analysis are given. Solar measurement in Super-Kamiokande is a high statistics collection 8B neutrinos via neutrino-electron scattering. method and results the 1496 day data sample presented. final oscillation for presented also.50 MoreReceived 30 August 2005DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.73.112001©2006 American Physical Society
The results of the second phase Super-Kamiokande solar neutrino measurement are presented and compared to first phase. flux spectrum time variation as well oscillation statistically consistent with do not show spectral distortion. time-dependent combined phases coincides full period cycle 23 shows no correlation activity. measured $^{8}\mathrm{B}$ total is...
The flavor ratio of the atmospheric neutrino flux and its zenith angle dependence have been studied in multi-GeV energy range using an exposure 25.5 kiloton-years Super-Kamiokande detector. By comparing data to a detailed Monte Carlo simulation, (μ/e)DATA/(μ/e)MC was measured be 0.66±0.06(stat.)±0.08(sys.). In addition, strong distortion shape μ-like event distribution observed. number upward downward events found 0.52+0.07−0.06(stat.)±0.01(sys.), with expected value...
The results of the third phase Super-Kamiokande solar neutrino measurement are presented and compared to first second results. With improved detector calibrations, a full simulation, analysis methods, systematic uncertainty on total flux is estimated be ?2.1%, which about two thirds for Super-Kamiokande. observed 8B in 5.0 20 MeV electron energy region 2.32+/-0.04 (stat.)+/-0.05 (sys.) *10^6 cm^-2sec^-1, agreement with previous measurements. A combined oscillation carried out using SK-I, II,...
We present a search for non-zero theta_{13} and deviations of sin^2 theta_{23} from 0.5 in the oscillations atmospheric neutrino data Super-Kamiokande -I, -II, -III. No distortions flux consistent with are found both mass hierarchy hypotheses agreement data. The best fit at Delta m^2 = 2.1 x 10^-3 eV^2, 0.0, =0.5. In normal (inverted) constrained one-dimensional 90% C.L. to < 0.04 (0.09) 1.9 (1.7) 2.6 (2.7) eV^2. mixing angle is within 0.407 <= 0.583
After important upgrades to the experiment, Super-Kamiokande collaboration returns measuring solar mixing angle and mass splitting $\mathrm{\ensuremath{\Delta}}\phantom{\rule{0}{0ex}}{m}_{12}^{2}$. By focusing on low-energy ${}^{8}B$ neutrinos, is able single out neutrinos that undergo flavor conversion only through vacuum oscillations. The results are currently most precise values for mass-difference parameters relevant neutrino
Super-Kamiokande (SK) can search for weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs) by detecting neutrinos produced from WIMP annihilations occurring inside the Sun. In this analysis, we include neutrino events with interaction vertices in detector addition to upward-going muons surrounding rock. Compared previous result, which used only, signal acceptances light (few−GeV/c2−200−GeV/c2) WIMPs are significantly increased. We fit 3903 days of SK data contribution annihilation found no...
An analysis of atmospheric neutrino data from all four run periods \superk optimized for sensitivity to the mass hierarchy is presented. Confidence intervals $\Delta m^2_{32}$, $\sin^2 \theta_{23}$, \theta_{13}$ and $\delta_{CP}$ are presented normal inverted hypotheses based on alone. Additional constraints reactor $\theta_{13}$ published binned T2K muon disappearance electron appearance added fit give enhanced above parameters. Over range parameters allowed at 90% confidence level, favored...
We have searched for proton decay via $p \rightarrow e^{+} \pi^{0}$ and \mu^{+} using Super-Kamiokande data from April 1996 to March 2015, 0.306 megaton$\cdot$years exposure in total. The atmospheric neutrino background rate IV is reduced almost half that of phase I-III by tagging neutrons associated with interactions. reach the lifetime further enhanced introducing new signal criteria select a hydrogen atom. No candidates were seen search. Two passed all selection been observed, but these...
Polymer aggregation and crystallization behavior play a crucial role in the performance of all-polymer solar cells (all-PSCs). Gaining control over polymer self-assembly via molecular design to influence bulk-heterojunction active-layer morphology, however, remains challenging. Herein, we show simple yet effective way modulate self-aggregation commonly used naphthalene diimide (NDI)-based acceptor (N2200), by systematically replacing certain amount alkyl side-chains with compact bulky (CBS)....
An analysis of solar neutrino data from the fourth phase Super-Kamiokande (SK-IV) October 2008 to May 2018 is performed and results are presented. The observation time dataset SK-IV corresponds 2970 days total live for all four phases 5805 days. For more precise measurements, several improvements applied in this analysis: lowering acquisition threshold 2015, further reduction spallation background using neutron clustering events, energy reconstruction considering variation PMT gain. observed...
A search for day-night variations in the solar neutrino flux resulting from oscillations has been carried out using 504 day sample of data obtained at Super-Kamiokande. The absence a significant variation set an absolute independent exclusion region two oscillation parameter space.