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Fundamental interactions involving neutrons and neutrinos: reactor-based studies led by Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute (National Research Centre ‘Kurchatov Institute’) [PNPI (NRC KI)]
A. P. Serebrov National Research Centre `Kurchatov Institute', B. P. Konstantinov Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute
Abstract:
Neutrons of very low energy ($\sim 10^{-7}$ eV), commonly known as ultracold, are unique in that they can be stored in material and magnetic traps, thus enhancing methodical opportunities to conduct precision experiments and to probe the fundamentals of physics. One of the central problems of physics, of direct relevance to the formation of the Universe, is the violation of time invariance. Experiments searching for the nonzero neutron electric dipole moment serve as a time invariance test, and the use of ultracold neutrons provides very high measurement precision. Precision neutron lifetime measurements using ultracold neutrons are extremely important for checking ideas on the early formation of the Universe. This paper discusses problems that arise in studies using ultracold neutrons. Also discussed are the currently highly topical problem of sterile neutrinos and the search for reactor antineutrino oscillations at distances of 6–12 meters from the reactor core. The field reviewed is being investigated at multiple facilities globally. The present paper mainly concentrates on the results of PNPI-led studies at WWR-M PNPI (Gatchina), ILL (Grenoble), and SM-3 (Dimitrovgrad) reactors, and also covers the results obtained during preparation for research at the PIK reactor which is under construction.
Received: March 3, 2015 Revised: July 27, 2015 Accepted: July 29, 2015
Citation:
A. P. Serebrov, “Fundamental interactions involving neutrons and neutrinos: reactor-based studies led by Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute (National Research Centre ‘Kurchatov Institute’) [PNPI (NRC KI)]”, UFN, 185:11 (2015), 1179–1201; Phys. Usp., 58:11 (2015), 1074–1094
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