A5062595694- Neutrino Physics Research
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
- Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
- Superconducting and THz Device Technology
- Radio Astronomy Observations and Technology
- Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
- Particle Detector Development and Performance
- Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
- Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
- Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
- Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
- Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae
- Adaptive optics and wavefront sensing
- Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism
- Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design
- Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
- Optical Coatings and Gratings
- Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design
- Calibration and Measurement Techniques
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Photonic and Optical Devices
- Nuclear Physics and Applications
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- CCD and CMOS Imaging Sensors
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
2020-2024
Okayama University of Science
2014-2024
Okayama University
2014-2024
The University of Tokyo
2001-2024
Institute for Cosmic Ray Research
2024
Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie
2024
Institut d'Astrophysique Spatiale
2024
Université Paris-Saclay
2024
University of Rome Tor Vergata
2024
High Energy Accelerator Research Organization
2003-2022
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...
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...
Results from 1036 days of solar neutrino data accumulated in the upgraded Kamiokande detector (Kamiokande III) are presented. The $^{8}\mathrm{B}$ flux observed III is ${2.82}_{\ensuremath{-}0.24}^{+0.25}$ (stat) \ifmmode\pm\else\textpm\fi{} 0.27 (syst) \ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{} ${10}^{6}$ ${\mathrm{cm}}^{\ensuremath{-}2}$${\mathrm{s}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$; combined II and (2079 total) 2.80 0.19 0.33 ${\mathrm{cm}}^{\ensuremath{-}2}$${\mathrm{s}}^{\ensuremath{-}1}$, which 49% to 64%...
We present measurements of nu_mu disappearance in K2K, the KEK to Kamioka long-baseline neutrino oscillation experiment. One hundred and twelve beam-originated events are observed fiducial volume Super-Kamiokande with an expectation 158.1^{+9.2}_{-8.6} without oscillation. A distortion energy spectrum is also seen 58 single-ring muon-like reconstructed energies. The probability that observations explained by for no 0.0015% (4.3sigma). In a two flavor scenario, allowed Delta m^2 region at...
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.
On the strength of a double Nobel prize winning experiment (Super)Kamiokande and an extremely successful long baseline neutrino programme, third generation Water Cherenkov detector, Hyper-Kamiokande, is being developed by international collaboration as leading worldwide based in Japan. The Hyper-Kamiokande detector will be hosted Tochibora mine, about 295 km away from J-PARC proton accelerator research complex Tokai, currently existing steadily upgraded to reach MW beam start experiment. A...
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 propose the Hyper-Kamiokande (Hyper-K) detector as a next generation underground water Cherenkov detector. It will serve far of long baseline neutrino oscillation experiment envisioned for upgraded J-PARC, and capable observing -- beyond sensitivity Super-Kamiokande (Super-K) proton decays, atmospheric neutrinos, neutrinos from astronomical origins. The design Hyper-K is based on highly successful Super-K, taking full advantage well-proven technology. (to be continued)
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
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...
Hyper-Kamiokande will be a next-generation underground water Cherenkov detector with total (fiducial) mass of 0.99 (0.56) million metric tons, approximately 20 (25) times larger than that Super-Kamiokande. One the main goals is study |$CP$| asymmetry in lepton sector using accelerator neutrino and anti-neutrino beams. In this paper, physics potential long-baseline experiment beam from J-PARC proton synchrotron presented. The analysis uses framework systematic uncertainties derived ongoing...
Abstract LiteBIRD, the Lite (Light) satellite for study of B-mode polarization and Inflation from cosmic background Radiation Detection, is a space mission primordial cosmology fundamental physics. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) selected LiteBIRD in May 2019 as strategic large-class (L-class) mission, with an expected launch late 2020s using JAXA’s H3 rocket. planned to orbit Sun–Earth Lagrangian point L2, where it will map microwave over entire sky three years, telescopes 15...
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.
A measurement of the energy spectrum recoil electrons from solar neutrino scattering in Super-Kamiokande detector is presented. The results shown here were obtained 504 days data taken between 31 May 1996 and 25 March 1998. shape measured compared with expectation for ${}^{8}\mathrm{B}$ neutrinos. comparison takes into account both kinematic related effects process. spectral observation gives a ${\ensuremath{\chi}}^{2}$ 25.3 15 degrees freedom, corresponding to $4.6%$ confidence level.
We present an improved measurement of the standard model CP violation parameter $\mathrm{sin}2{\ensuremath{\varphi}}_{1}$ (also known as $\mathrm{sin}2\ensuremath{\beta})$ based on a sample $85\ifmmode\times\else\texttimes\fi{}{10}^{6}$ $B\overline{B}$ pairs collected at $\ensuremath{\Upsilon}(4S)$ resonance with Belle detector KEKB asymmetric-energy ${e}^{+}{e}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ collider. One neutral B meson is reconstructed in $J/\ensuremath{\psi}{K}_{S}^{0},$...
A new Super-Kamiokande (SK) search for Supernova Relic Neutrinos (SRNs) was conducted using 2853 live days of data. Sensitivity is now greatly improved compared to the 2003 SK result, which placed a flux limit near many theoretical predictions. This more detailed analysis includes variety improvements such as increased efficiency, lower energy threshold, and an expanded data set. New combined upper limits on SRN are between 2.8 3.0 nu_e cm^-2 s^-1 > 16 MeV total positron (17.3 E_nu).
Are there more than three types of neutrinos in nature ? Some experiments show that should exist at least one type, called sterile neutrinos. Using atmospheric neutrino data from the Super-Kamiokande experiment, authors find new limits on oscillations.
We present the result of an indirect search for high energy neutrinos from WIMP annihilation in Sun using upward-going muon (upmu) events at Super-Kamiokande. Datasets SKI-SKIII (3109.6 days) were used analysis. looked excess neutrino signal as compared with expected atmospheric background three upmu categories: stopping, non-showering, and showering. No significant was observed. The 90% C.L. upper limits flux induced by WIMPs 100 GeV/c$^2$ 6.4$\times10^{-15}$ cm$^{-2}$ sec$^{-1}$...
We have searched for proton decay via $p \rightarrow \nu K^{+}$ using Super-Kamiokande data from April 1996 to February 2013, 260 kiloton$\cdot$year exposure in total. No evidence this mode is found. A lower limit of the lifetime set $5.9 \times 10^{33}$ years at 90% confidence level.