Neutrino physics from astrophysical objects

• Grant number: 19/00938-5
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• Start date: December 01, 2019
• End date: February 28, 2022
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics - Elementary Particle Physics and Fields
• Agreement: Duke University
• Mobility Program: SPRINT - Projetos de pesquisa - Mobilidade
• Principal Investigator: Orlando Luis Goulart Peres
• Grantee: Orlando Luis Goulart Peres
• Principal researcher abroad: Kate Scholberg
• Institution abroad: Duke University, United States
• Host Institution: Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin (IFGW). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• Associated researchers: Celio Adrega de Moura Junior ; Ernesto Kemp
• Associated research grant: 14/19164-6 - Challenges in the 21st century in neutrino physics and astrophysics, AP.ESP

Abstract

This is a proposal for exchange activities between UNICAMP, UFABC and Duke University to work on studies of supernova neutrino sensitivity of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). We will produce publications evaluating the sensitivity of DUNE to neutrino absolute mass, to the neutrino mass hierarchy, and to non-standard neutrino interactions from observation of the burst of neutrinos from a core-collapse supernova. These studies will also serve to help optimize DUNE's design. Each senior member of this collaboration will make at least one trip to the other country, and we plan also a one-week Hack Days event in Brazil involving senior members and graduate students. The exchange activities will greatly enhance the efficiency of collaboration. (AU)