Conceptual design of a scalable multi-kton superconducting magnetized liquid Argon TPC
Abstract
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 lt 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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@article{arxiv.hep-ph/0510131,
title = {Conceptual design of a scalable multi-kton superconducting magnetized liquid Argon TPC},
author = {A. Ereditato and A. Rubbia},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:hep-ph/0510131},
year = {2009}
}
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4 pages, 1 figure, invited talk at 7th International Workshop on Neutrino Factories and Superbeams (NUFACT05), LNF, Frascati (Rome)