Conceptual design of a scalable multi-kton superconducting magnetized liquid Argon TPC

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Ereditato, A [1 ]
Rubbia, A
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[1] Ist Nazl Fis Nucl, Sez Napoli, Naples, Italy
[2] ETHZ, Inst Teilchenphys, CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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10.1016/j.nuclphysbps.2006.02.059
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O412 [相对论、场论]; O572.2 [粒子物理学];
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We discuss the possibility of new generation neutrino and astroparticle physics experiments exploiting a superconducting magnetized liquid Argon Time Projection Chamber (LAr TPC). The possibility to complement the features of the LAr TPC with those provided by a magnetic field has been considered in the past and has been shown to open-new physics opportunities, in particular in the context of a neutrino factory. The experimental operation of a magnetized 10 It LAr TPC prototype has been recently demonstrated. From basic proof of principle, the main challenge to be addressed is the possibility to magnetize a very large volume of Argon, corresponding to 10 kton or more, for future neutrino physics applications. In this paper we present one such conceptual design.
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