Eur Phys J C (2004) 33: s1051-s1055
https://doi.org/10.1140/epjcd/s2004-03-1737-0

PS15 Accelerator R and D

Advanced neutrino beams

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Chilton, Didcot, UK

Received: 25 November 2003
Accepted: 13 January 2004
Published online: 3 March 2004

Abstract

The observation of neutrino oscillations forms one of the most exciting results in physics in the last decade. It has generated a lot of interest world-wide and many new experiments have been conceived to verify this observation and measure the oscillation parameters. However, a complete understanding of neutrino oscillation phenomenology requires new, high intensity terrestrial facilities. This paper will discuss a number of these new facilities, focussing particularly on the Neutrino Factory. The challenges posed by the design of the machine and R&D required to prove that it can be built will be described.

PACS: 29.20.-c Cyclic accelerators and storage rings – 14.60.Pq Neutrino mass and mixing