V. Antonelli
A5039600056- Neutrino Physics Research
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
- Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories
- Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
- High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
- Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
- Nuclear physics research studies
- Advanced Differential Geometry Research
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Nuclear Physics and Applications
- Atmospheric Ozone and Climate
- Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
- Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
- Radioactive Decay and Measurement Techniques
- Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
- Quantum Mechanics and Non-Hermitian Physics
- Atomic and Molecular Physics
- Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems
- Advancements in PLL and VCO Technologies
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Milano
2014-2025
University of Milan
2008-2024
Université Libre de Bruxelles
2022-2024
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
2022-2024
Universidade Estadual de Londrina
2022-2024
A. Alikhanyan National Laboratory
2022-2024
China Institute of Atomic Energy
2024
China Academy of Space Technology
2024
Beijing Normal University
2022-2024
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Ferrara
2023
The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), a 20 kton multi-purpose underground liquid scintillator detector, was proposed with the determination of neutrino mass hierarchy as primary physics goal. It is also capable observing neutrinos from terrestrial and extra-terrestrial sources, including supernova burst neutrinos, diffuse background, geoneutrinos, atmospheric solar well exotic searches such nucleon decays, dark matter, sterile etc. We present motivations anticipated...
The exploration of the universe has recently entered a new era thanks to multi-messenger paradigm, characterized by continuous increase in quantity and quality experimental data that is obtained detection various cosmic messengers (photons, neutrinos, rays gravitational waves) from numerous origins. They give us information about their sources properties intergalactic medium. Moreover, astronomy opens up possibility search for phenomenological signatures quantum gravity. On one hand, most...
The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is proposed to determine the neutrino mass hierarchy using an underground liquid scintillator detector. It located 53 km away from both Yangjiang and Taishan Nuclear Power Plants in Guangdong, China. experimental hall, spanning more than 50 meters, under a granite mountain of over 700 m overburden. Within six years running, detection reactor antineutrinos can resolve at confidence level 3-4$\sigma$, oscillation parameters...
Abstract The unification of quantum mechanics and general relativity has long been elusive. Only recently have empirical predictions various possible theories gravity put to test, where a clear signal properties is still missing. dawn multi-messenger high-energy astrophysics tremendously beneficial, as it allows us study particles with much higher energies travelling longer distances than in terrestrial experiments, but more progress needed on several fronts. A thorough appraisal current...
A bstract We present the calibration strategy for 20 kton liquid scintillator central detector of Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO). By utilizing a comprehensive multiple-source and multiple-positional program, in combination with novel dual calorimetry technique exploiting two independent photosensors readout systems, we demonstrate that JUNO can achieve better than 1% energy linearity 3% effective resolution, required by neutrino mass ordering determination.
JUNO is a multi-purpose neutrino observatory under construction in the south of China. This publication presents new sensitivity estimates for measurement $\Delta m^2_{31}$, m^2_{21}$, $\sin^2 \theta_{12}$, and \theta_{13}$ oscillation parameters using reactor antineutrinos, which one primary physics goals experiment. The sensitivities are obtained best knowledge available to date on location overburden experimental site, nuclear reactors surrounding area beyond, detector response...
Abstract The core-collapse supernova (CCSN) is considered one of the most energetic astrophysical events in universe. early and prompt detection neutrinos before (pre-SN) during (SN) burst presents a unique opportunity for multi-messenger observations CCSN events. In this study, we describe monitoring concept present sensitivity system to pre-SN SN at Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), 20 kton liquid scintillator detector currently under construction South China. real-time...
The Taishan Antineutrino Observatory (TAO, also known as JUNO-TAO) is a satellite experiment of the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino (JUNO). A ton-level liquid scintillator detector will be placed at about 30 m from core Nuclear Power Plant. reactor antineutrino spectrum measured with sub-percent energy resolution, to provide reference for future neutrino experiments, and benchmark measurement test nuclear databases. spherical acrylic vessel containing 2.8 ton gadolinium-doped viewed by 10 m^2...
Abstract The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) features a 20 kt multi-purpose underground liquid scintillator sphere as its main detector. Some of JUNO's make it an excellent location for B solar neutrino measurements, such low-energy threshold, high energy resolution compared with water Cherenkov detectors, and much larger target mass previous detectors. In this paper, we present comprehensive assessment potential detecting neutrinos via the neutrino-electron elastic...
Main goal of the JUNO experiment is to determine neutrino mass ordering using a 20kt liquid-scintillator detector. Its key feature an excellent energy resolution at least 3 % 1 MeV, for which its instruments need meet certain quality and thus have be fully characterized. More than 20,000 20-inch PMTs been received assessed by after detailed testing program began in 2017 elapsed about four years. Based on this characterization set specific requirements, good all accepted could ascertained....
Abstract We present the detection potential for diffuse supernova neutrino background (DSNB) at Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), using inverse-beta-decay (IBD) channel on free protons. employ latest information DSNB flux predictions, and investigate in detail its reduction search JUNO. The atmospheric induced neutral current (NC) turns out to be most critical background, whose uncertainty is carefully evaluated from both spread of model predictions an envisaged situ...
A bstract JUNO is a massive liquid scintillator detector with primary scientific goal of determining the neutrino mass ordering by studying oscillated anti-neutrino flux coming from two nuclear power plants at 53 km distance. The expected signal interaction rate only 60 counts per day (cpd), therefore careful control background sources due to radioactivity critical. In particular, natural present in all materials and environment represents serious issue that could impair sensitivity...
Abstract The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is a large liquid scintillator detector designed to explore many topics in fundamental physics. In this study, the potential of searching for proton decay mode with JUNO investigated. kaon and its particles feature clear three-fold coincidence signature that results high efficiency identification. Moreover, excellent energy resolution permits suppression sizable background caused by other delayed signals. Based on these...
Abstract The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is a multi-purpose neutrino experiment under construction in South China. This paper presents an updated estimate of JUNO’s sensitivity to mass ordering using the reactor antineutrinos emitted from eight nuclear cores Taishan and Yangjiang power plants. measurement planned by studying fine interference pattern caused quasi-vacuum oscillations oscillated antineutrino spectrum at baseline 52.5 km completely independent CP violating...
The study of solar neutrinos has given a fundamental contribution both to astroparticle and elementary particle physics, offering an ideal test models at the same time relevant indications on interactions among particles. After reviewing striking results last two decades, which were determinant solve long standing neutrino puzzle refine Standard Solar Model, we focus our attention more recent in this field experiments presently running or planned for near future. main moment is improve...
Abstract The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), the first multi-kton liquid scintillator detector, which is under construction in China, will have a unique potential to perform real-time measurement of solar neutrinos well below few MeV threshold typical Water Cherenkov detectors. JUNO's large target mass and excellent energy resolution are prerequisites for reaching unprecedented levels precision. In this paper, we provide estimation JUNO sensitivity 7 Be, pep , CNO that can...
Abstract We explore the decay of bound neutrons in JUNO liquid scintillator detector into invisible particles (e.g., $$n\rightarrow 3 \nu $$ <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"> <mml:mrow> <mml:mi>n</mml:mi> <mml:mo>→</mml:mo> <mml:mn>3</mml:mn> <mml:mi>ν</mml:mi> </mml:mrow> </mml:math> or $$nn \rightarrow 2 <mml:mn>2</mml:mn> ), which do not produce an observable signal. The includes two modes: n { inv} <mml:mi>inv</mml:mi> and nn . decays s -shell $$^{12}\textrm{C}$$...
JUNO is a huge neutrino detector that will use 20 kton of organic liquid scintillator as its detection medium. The mixture linear alkyl benzene (LAB), 2.5 g/L 2,5-diphenyloxazole (PPO) and 3 mg/L 1,4-Bis(2-methylstyryl)benzene (Bis-MSB). main goal to determine the Neutrino Mass Ordering [1, 2, 3]. In order achieve this purpose, good energy position reconstruction required, hence complete understanding optical characteristics mandatory. paper we present measurements on emission spectrum,...
Abstract JUNO is a huge neutrino detector that will use 20 kton of organic liquid scintillator as its detection medium. The mixture linear alkyl benzene (LAB), 2.5 g/L 2,5-diphenyloxazole (PPO) and 3 mg/L 1,4-Bis(2-methylstyryl)benzene (Bis-MSB). main goal to determine the Neutrino Mass Ordering [1,2,3]. In order achieve this purpose, good energy position reconstruction required, hence complete understanding optical characteristics mandatory. paper we present first measurements on emission...
Atmospheric neutrinos are one of the most relevant natural neutrino sources that can be exploited to infer properties about cosmic rays and oscillations. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) experiment, a 20 kton liquid scintillator detector with excellent energy resolution is currently under construction in China. JUNO will able detect several atmospheric per day given large volume. A study on detection reconstruction capabilities $\nu_e$ $\nu_\mu$ fluxes presented this...