Draft last updated 23/01/2003
This page prepared by : V. Palladino
NB Text in Italic should be viewed as preliminary
generic text, likely to be replaced soon by a more specific and suitable
formulation.
Short description meant as an input to Table 2? The Working Groups, endorsed by ECFA since 2000 with the mandate to propose and prepare the evolution of European research in the field of neutrino physics beyond the present CNGS, propose to structure themselves as a FP6 Networking Activity where accelerator and particle physicists together and coherently plan the technical effort, by comparing the physics reach of the different approaches while closely monitoring the rapid evolution of the field. We intend to investigate coherently, defining and preparing the necessary R&D, the main options for n infrastructures of superior intensity to be upgraded and/or built. Our preliminary road map can be so outlined. The Neutrino Factory, novel multi-accelerator complex whose final stage is a high energy m storage & decay ring, promises the ultimate tool for precise study of nm & ne properties. Its high power p-driver will also offer, however, early on the way, the possibility of a SuperBeam, a superior nm beam still based on a conventional p decay tunnel (as well as of an unprecedented facility for fundamental experiments with slow m). Later, the road may well include a branch leading to the unique complentary physics reach of the BetaBeam, pure ne beam from a high energy b-active ion storage & decay ring, recently proposed at CERN based on part of its existing accelerator complex. Integrating all the proposed studies, we aim at developping, from the present basic conceptual road map, a true road-map of technical milestones for the realization of a new powerful evolutive European neutrino facility. Longer description to stay here? The investigation of the properties of neutrinos (n), 70 years after the invention, 46 after the discovery of the ne, 22 after the discovery of the third and so far last nt species, is and will still long be revealing to us fundamental and unique information on the basic nature and texture of fundamental matter. Recent experiments have established transitions in flight of one n into another, very likely to be oscillations over two independent long baselines (LBL), Thus n do have non zero mixing rates and non zero masses. The exceptional smallness of the masses points to the existence of new fundamental physics occurring at a very high-energy scale, providing indeed the first experimental opportunity to explore it. The pattern of large mixings is likely to carry the imprint of this new specific physics mechanism and, even more importantly, points to the possibility of a large leptonic CP violation phase. If true, that may be a key ingredient in the understanding of the matter-antimatter asymmetry of the universe (including the existence of our own physical bodies!), rooting it in a fundamental asymmetry of the mechanism of primordial lepto-genesis by decay of very heavy neutrinos. This opens a field of research which will last several decades, perform the complete mapping of the patterns of masses and mixings and culminate with the discovery of leptonic CP violation. Long baselines impose very high power, as constraints on the physics at the new scale will come only from good statistics precision measurements. These studies will thus require an important investment in accelerator-based neutrino beams and experiments, improving significantly the present facilities and/or developing new ones. Proposed underground neutrino detector locations, both existing and new, will also need careful scrutiny. The present European program (CNGS) is expected to produce decisive
evidence of nutau appearance. It can greatly benefit from R&D towards
improved performance. In addition. by the time of his operation, we must
have a clear view of the nature, characteristics and logistics of the investments
necessary for a further major upgrade of our discovery potential in this
sector. We plan to channel
This Networking Activity on neutrino beams, together with the Design Study that we will soon be also proposing, aims at making such a CDRpossible. We plan to investigate coherently the requirements posed on accelerators by this long term program of experimental LBLneutrino physics, defining and preparing the R&D necessary for the few main options of future n beams of unprecedented intensity. Our preliminary road map can be so outlined. The Neutrino Factory (NuFact), novel multi-accelerator complex whose final stage is a high energy m storage & decay ring, promises the ultimate tool for precise study of nm & ne properties. Its superior reach largely stems from the unprecedented possibilty of accelerating and storing the neutrino parents. Its high power p-driver alone will already offer, however, early on the way, the intermediate physics reach of a SuperBeam, a superior nm beam still based on a conventional p decay tunel (as well as of an unprecedented facility for fundamental experiments with slow m ). Later, the road may well include a branch leading to the unique complentary physics reach of the BetaBeam, pure ne beam from a high energy b-active ion storage & decay ring, recently proposed at CERN based on part of its existing accelerator complex. Some of the techniques involved in producing such proton, pion, muon and radioactive ion beams are used at present while some are still at the conceptual stage. Problems related to delivering and sustaining high power, collect efficiently pions, muons or ions in very severe environment, reduce their phase space, accelerate and store them will have to be tackled. To this end, we propose q a systematic investigation of the various accelerator
options mentioned above,
This will be necessary in all the sectors of our effort, where often
equally promising but different solutions are being pursued. Most
striking example, perhaps, are the approaches to the problem
The possibility to upgrade the present accelerators as well as the development of new facilities will be studied, the critical issues will be identified and attempt to propose solutions which can be supported by accelerator R&D will be made. Integrating all the proposed studies, we aim at developping, from the present basic conceptual road map, a true road-map of technical milestones for the realization of a new powerful evolutive European neutrino facility. Such a coherent and coordinated European program on neutrino beams will involve the large majority of the European experts in this field and will allow Europe to play a world leader role. It will enhance considerably the collaboration between accelerator physicists on the one hand and will develop a synergy between particle physicists and accelerator physicists on the other, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the field. Very limited resources are presently available in Europe for accelerator neutrino physics. The LHC crisis appears to inevitably imply reduced support from the European agencies, even to the approved CNGS program. Decisive added value would result, from the EC support that we are requesting here, to the strategic goal of producing a timely European initiative and leadership in the fondamental area of neutrino science. This applies both to this Networking Activity and to R&D Projects. Among those, HIPPI, proposed within this I, and MICE, entering soon its final design phase, appear as the natural continuation of the R&D projects (MUSCAT, HARP and the first BNL-CERN target experiment) that, as ECFA Muon Study Groups, we have initiated in the recent past. |
Objectives and Work Packages:
The practical implementation of the program will be carried out by
forming the following specific working groups.
A few words about Management and Communications should be inserted here?
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Contracting Participants:
Participant number | Organisation name
(and short name) |
Local responsible and team members, number of FTE (incl. associated members) | Interests, expertise (and relevant WPs) | Associated members (short names, total number of FTE) |
1 (co-ordinator) | Sezione
INFN Napoli, Italy (INFN-nu) |
Vittorio.Palladino@napoli.infn.it
>8 scientists, >0,7 FTE |
Organization co-ordinating a consortium of physicists from Italian Universities and Sezioni INFN (see Table below) contributing long term expertise in the field of neutrino physics, experiments & beams (design, detailed simulation, operation and analysis of their data), involved in several major R&D projects in progress (HARP,MICE). It will contribute to the general steering and to the PHYSICS, COLLECTOR, COOLING and BETABEAM WPs | Padova, Genova, Legnaro, Milano
and possibly more
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2 |
INFN, Frascati, Italy (LNF) |
Michele.Castellano or
Mauro.Migliorati@lnf.infn.it 3 scientists, 0,6 FTE |
The Laboratory will contribute to the studies of COOLING techniques both theoretical (simulation, design) and experimental (measurements of emittances) as well as to the general steering (and to the PHYSICS WP'). |
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3
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CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
(CERN) |
Helmut.Haseroth@cern.ch
12 scientists, 1,75 FTE |
The Laboratory has made together with other European labs a feasibility study for a Neutrino Factory and is currently building the next European neutrino beam (CNGS). It will provide expertise and some leadership in the R&D for a neutrino factory in general and specifically in target technology. Theoretical and experimental among the users physicists will be contributing leading expertise in the field of neutrino physics, experiments & beams and promotion of betabeam studies. Depending on the requirements excellent test beams may be available. It will contribute to the general steering and to the TARGET, COLLECTOR, COOLING, BETABEAM WPs and probably more. | |
4
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Univ. of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
(CH-nu) |
Alain.Blondel@unige.ch or Andre.Rubbia@cern.ch
2 scientists, ? FTE |
Organization coordinating a consortium of physicists from Swiss Universities (including ETH and Zurich) contributing long term expertise in the field of neutrino physics, experiments & beams (design, detailed simulation, operation and analysis of their data), expertise in horn technology and in the field of intense low energy muon beams and leadership in the experimental studies of muon ionisation cooling,. It will contribute to the general steering and to the PHYSICS, TARGET, HORN, COOLING WPs and probably more. |
Zurich, ETH?, NSBRK?
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5 |
(PSI) |
Knud.Thomsen@psi.ch
2 scientists, 0,2 FTE |
The Laboratory operates the highest power proton machine presently available and can contribute long term expertise in most sectors. It will specifically contribute to the general steering and to the studies of TARGET technologies. | |
6 |
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot,UK
(CCLRC) |
P.R.Norton@rl.ac.uk or K.Peach@rl.ac.uk
? scientists, ? FTE |
The Laboratory will contribute to the studies towards a Neutrino factory in general, and specifically to studies of proton drivers and targets. It is providing the home and the technical and human resources to make experimental studies of muon ionisation cooling possible. Infrastructure providing access? It will contribute to the general steeering and to the PHYSICS, DRIVER, TARGET, COOLING WPs and probably more .... to be revised by the local responsible | all the UK Universities?
ITEP?
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7 |
Imperial College, London, UK
(UK-nu) |
Kenneth.Long@ic.ac.uk
? scientists, ? FTE |
Organization coordinating a consortium of physicists from UK Universities, including Oxford and who else?, contributing long term expertise in the field of neutrino physics, experiments & beams), involved in most major R&D projects in progress (HARP, MUSCAT, MICE). It will contribute to the general steeering and to the PHYSICS, DRIVER, TARGET, COOLING WPs and probably more. to be revised by the local responsible | Oxford? A few more?
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8 |
Forschungszentrum, Julich, Germany
(FZJ) |
g.bauer@fz-juelich.de
? scientists, ? FTE |
The Laboratory will contribute to the general steering and to studies of TARGET technologies to be revised by the local responsible |
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9 |
GSI (Gesellshaft fur Schwerionenforschung)
Darmstadt, Germany (GSI) |
B.Franzke@gsi.de
5 scientists, 0,5 FTE |
The Laboratory will contribute to the studies of beam dynamics in general, high intensity phenomena, beam stability. Main interest is in the general steering and in the BETABEAM WP. ... to be revised by the local responsible | |
10 |
Technical University Muenchen, Germany
(D-nu) |
Manfred.Lindner@ph.tu-muenchen.de
5 scientists, 2,05 FTE |
Organization grouping around it a consortium of physicists from Germany Universities, including Dortmund, contributing long term expertise in the field of neutrino and muon physics and experiments. It will contribute to the general steering and studies of the PHYSICS potential of future long baseline experiments. The studies aim at guiding the exploration, planning and construction of conceivable setups by identifying the capabilities and the crucial components and limitations. | Dortmund? |
11 |
CEA/DSM/DAPNIA, Saclay, France (CEA) (CEA) |
pascal.debu@cea.fr
17 scientists, 2,0 FTE |
The laboratory will mostly contribute to the studies of high power proton DRIVERs especially the low energy end, but also to general steering, to the definition of the PHYSICS demands on neutrino accelerator facilities, the COLLECTOR systems, the COOLING effort and the BETABEAM R&D. |
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12
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IN2P3, France (IN2P3-nu) |
Stavros.Katsanevas@admin.in2p3.fr
9 scientists, 2,35 FTE |
The Institut will coordinate a consortium including physicists from French CNRS Labs and Universities (LAL, IPN Lyon, LPNHE Paris VI&VII) contributing long term expertise in the field of neutrino PHYSICS, experiments & beams. It expects then to contribute to the general steering and provide technical expertise in the field of COLLECTOR technologies and of BETABEAM design studies. ... to be revised by the local responsible | IPN Lyon, LAL, LNPHE Paris 6&7 |
13 |
Univ. of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
(E-nu) |
Federico.Sanchez@ifae.es
? scientists, ? FTE |
Organization coordinating a consortium of physicists from Spanish contributing long term expertise in the field of neutrino PHYSICS experiments & beams, involved in major R&D projects in progress (HARP). This consortium provides recognized leadership in the general steering and identification of the physics reach of future neutrino facilities. ... to be revised by the local responsible | Valencia? Madrid? |
14 |
Univ. Catholique, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
(B-nu) |
Ghislain.Gregoire@cern.ch
3 scientists, 0,6 FTE |
Organization coordinating a consortium of physicists from universities and laboratories from Benelux, contributing long term expertise in the field of neutrino physics, experiments & beams, involved in major R&D projects in progress (HARP, MICE) expected to contribute to the general steering, to the COOLING and the BETABEAM WP, where it holds extensive experience in ion sources and in production of radioactive ion beams (6He, 13N, 18Ne, 18F,...) ... to be revised by the local responsible | Bruxelles? NIKHEF? |
Organisation name
(and short name) |
Local responsible and team members, number of FTE | Interests, expertise
(and relevant WPs) |
Associated to:
(participant short name) |
Sezione INFN Genoa, Italy
Sezione INFN Padova, Italy Lab. Naz. INFN Legnaro, INFN Sezione INFN Milano, Italy and probably more will join but what if INFN were just one organization? |
Pasquale Fabbricatore 3 scientists, ? FTE's
Mauro Mezzetto >1 scientist, ? FTE's Ugo Gastaldi 1 scientist, ? FTE Maurizio Bonesini 1 scientist, ? FTE |
general, COLLECT, COOLING
general, PHYSICS, BETABEAM general, DRIVING, COOLING general, PHYSICS |
INFN-nu |
ITEP, Moscow, Russia
(ITEP) |
Boris.Sharkov@itep.ru
and here? |
The Laboratory will contribute to the studies of beam dynamics and RF technology NB As any Russian institute this can only be a partner, not a participant. Groups of Russian particle physicists may be associated in similar way. | RAL? |
Novosibirsk, Russia
( NSBRSK ) |
A.N.Skrinsky@inp.nsk.su
and here? |
The Laboratory will contribute to the studies of RF technology, superconducting magnets, general accelerator technology. NB As any Russian instituts this can only be a partner, not a participant. Groups of Russian particle physicists may be associated in similar way. | CH-n? |
US Muon Collider & NuFact Collaboration | S. Geer, spokesman,
Fermilab, USA |
We expect from contacts and synergy with the sister US Neutrino Factory Collaboration contributions of widest general scope aa well as significant technical impact on the work of all WPs. | Coordinating Organization? |
Japanese Nufact-J Collaboration | Y. Kuno, spokesman,
Univ. of Osaka, Japan |
We expect from contacts and synergy with the sister NuFact J Collaboration contributions of widest general scope aa well as significant technical impact on the work of all WPs. | Coordinating Organization? |
Describe the results expected from the NA, in terms of achieved
designs, solutions to problems, etc...
..... specify the deliverables ...... The expected outcome of the NA will consist of technical notes, articles, reports, proceedings of workshops and meetings devoted to the solve (or prepare solution of) all problems necessary to launch in the shortest possible time complete conceptual design studies of a realistic option for each of the three mentioned types of future neutrino source. NB More work needed, considering that the main delivrables of a NA are
described by the EC as
..... to be done largely by the 7 coordinators first and then in collegially by the NA SG ... for now, excerpts from contributions from Coordinators are being collected below PHYSICS
Outline the milestones to be achieved by means of the NA, as relevant to each work package. ..... to be done largely by the 7 coordinators first and then in collegially by the NA SG PHYSICS
COOLING (0) Q1 2004: have European network formed and working.
BETABEAM
Links to obtained results can also be given here (or a link to a site prepared for disseminating the acquired knowledge) Bibliography? .... throu the EBNE Website, to be set up ..... recycling the wealth of the ECFA Muon site ... what else? |
Describe the expected benefits and impact on the community
ie ndicate how the participants and the relevant scientific community will benefit from the expected results of this particular networking activity. The NA plans to hold regular and structured Weeks of meetings and discussion organized 3 to 4 times a year. . In addition one or two dedicated workshop are foreseen per year. The international community meets once a year at the occasion of the ECFA-sponsored NuFact & Superbeam Workshop. A NUFACT School is held, since 2002, yearly on the same location of the Workshop ... this does not seem to be eligible ... Such a coherent and coordinated European program on neutrino beams will
involve the large majority of the European experts in this field and will
allow Europe to play a world leader role. It will enhance considerably
the collaboration between accelerator physicists on the one hand and will
develop a synergy between particle physicists and accelerator physicists
on the other, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the field.
We should also contribute to the description of the overall plan to
disseminate, promote and exploit the knowledge derived from the NA both
within and beyond the consortium: publications, conferences, workshops
and web-based activities aiming at disseminating the knowledge and technology
produced.
NB Only preliminary thoughts. We are suggested also to explain, looking at the ensemble of the “networking activities”, how they will enhance the services provided by the research infrastructures in the proposed programme of activities under consideration. To be done later.
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Describe in detail the execution plan in terms of a chart showing
the time expected to be spent concluding each of the milestones specified
in the different work packages. This chart can be made with standard tools
and inserted here.
.e. give an indicative multi-annual execution plan (in tabular form) for the whole duration of the I3 that cover all the networking activities. For each activity, you should specify the relevant milestones and the expected deliverables. Additional information can be provided, if necessary, in free text. Detailed work needed here. A contribution of N4 to the18 months plan will also have to be provided.
We should also produce a general “road map”, detailing our view of the time scale of initiatives in the sector of neutrino beams in the medium and long-term future. In order to prompt discussion, I just attempt the following R&D and design studies from now to 2007 or 2008 Conceptual Design Report for a Neutrino Factory in 2008
..... collecting here from the 7 coordinators first CNGS
Spring 2004 Initial meeting of the European Participants. Allotment of specific duties Summer 2004 1st Main Meeting (with international participants) to present the current progress in target studies Autumn 2004 Publication of
the current position of target development
Summer 2005 1st International Conference on Targets Spring 2006 Publication of
Conference Proceedings
Autumn 2006 Publication of
interim report on target developments
Summer 2007 2nd International Conference on Targets Spring 2008 Publication of
Conference Proceedings
Summer 2009 3rd International Conference on Targets Winter 2009 4th Main and final meeting of the target group Spring 2010 Publication of
Conference Proceedings
COOLING
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Estimate of total cost per participant
and work package:
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Requested cost per participant
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Additional information concerning
the cost estimate:
Specify additional details relevant to the structure of the budget
requested (fraction of total cost requested to be funded, number of workshops
and collaboration weeks to be attended, new events to be organised, eventual
service tasks, fraction of young/senior researchers, inviting high-level
experts from outside the IA, support for dissemination of the knowledge,
educational tools and actions, outreach,...)
No attempt to fill the financial table has been done yet. Only an early
first rough underestimate of the level of funding useful to adequately
1) assuming that about 20 people would be supported to travel for each of the Weeks, at 1000 € each, 60 to 80 K€ per year are needed 2) 20 to 40 researchers would be supported to travel to the NuFact Workshop
(faculty and postdocs) and/or the NuFact School (postdocs
3) additional funds will be needed to cover expenses of invited speakers to the Weeks 4) additional funds will be needed to support participation to dedicated workshops. A request of 800 to 1000 K€ over 4 years emerged at the time, to be soon seriously revised. The Guide for proposers implies that the main cost is to be requested for the organization of meetings, travel and subsistence expenses. In some special case, the cost of for hiring a postdocs or a student can be supported provided his task is a service task (such as maintenance and exportability of code, database…). EU funding can cover up to 100% of the real costs of the networking activities. No explicit limit is indicated, however it seems that total amounts largely exceeding 1 Meuros for each NA over the entire IA period (i.e. 5 years) will be difficult to obtain. We are seriously considering requesting also the cost for hiring a postdoc in charge of the centralization, maintenance and distribution of the NA patrimony of simulation codes and of the NA Website. |
Management structure:
Specify the structure of the NA management, based on the guidelines
provided. A common graphical format will be provided centrally and should
be used, specifying the different functions (coordinator, his deputy, WP
coordinators, external review committee,.....) and the names of people
nominated, with a link to a description of each of the functions.
Will come .... clarifications needed ... |