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Novel Technologies for Next-Generation Neutrino Experiments: Time-of-Flight Detector for T2K ND280, Beam Monitor for ProtoDUNE, and Online Supernova Pointing in DUNE

ContributorsVilla, Emanueleorcid
Number of pages216
Imprimatur date2025-12-17
Defense date2025-12-15
Abstract

Neutrino physics is entering a precision era, with experiments targeting goals including CP violation and astrophysical observations. This thesis contributes to three major efforts: the T2K ND280 Upgrade, protoDUNE, and DUNE.

For T2K ND280, it details the construction, development and operation of the Time-of-Flight detector, improving particle identification and background rejection. The system achieved ~175 ps resolution and stable performance over 2023–2025, supported by a newly developed reconstruction framework.

At protoDUNE, a cryogenic beam monitor based on DAMPE silicon tracker technology was developed and deployed, successfully collecting beam data in 2025 and enhancing detector response studies.

For DUNE, a fast supernova neutrino pointing framework was developed using trigger-level data. Combining classical and machine learning algorithms in a controlled fashion, it enables direction estimates within minutes, supporting rapid supernova alerts via SNEWS.

Overall, the work spans from detector development to analysis, advancing the capabilities of next-generation neutrino experiments.

Keywords
  • Neutrino
  • T2k
  • Dune
  • Protodune
  • Cern
  • Detectors
  • Scintillators
  • Argon
  • Supernova
  • Snews
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VILLA, Emanuele. Novel Technologies for Next-Generation Neutrino Experiments: Time-of-Flight Detector for T2K ND280, Beam Monitor for ProtoDUNE, and Online Supernova Pointing in DUNE. Thèse, 2025. doi: 10.13097/archive-ouverte/unige:192461
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