Identification of nuclear effects in neutrino-carbon interactions at low three-momentum transfer

The MINERvA collaboration Rodrigues, P.A. ; Demgen, J. ; Miltenberger, E. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.Lett. 116 (2016) 071802, 2016.
Inspire Record 1405301 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.76976

Two different nuclear-medium effects are isolated using a low three-momentum transfer subsample of neutrino-carbon scattering data from the MINERvA neutrino experiment. The observed hadronic energy in charged-current $\nu_\mu$ interactions is combined with muon kinematics to permit separation of the quasielastic and $\Delta$(1232) resonance processes. First, we observe a small cross section at very low energy transfer that matches the expected screening effect of long-range nucleon correlations. Second, additions to the event rate in the kinematic region between the quasielastic and $\Delta$ resonance processes are needed to describe the data. The data in this kinematic region also has an enhanced population of multi-proton final states. Contributions predicted for scattering from a nucleon pair have both properties; the model tested in this analysis is a significant improvement but does not fully describe the data. We present the results as a double-differential cross section to enable further investigation of nuclear models. Improved description of the effects of the nuclear environment are required by current and future neutrino oscillation experiments.

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The $\nu_\mu$ flux, in units 10$^{-5}$ / m$^{2}$ / P.O.T. / GeV.

Measured cross section per nucleon, in units 10$^{-42}$ cm$^2$ / GeV$^2$.


Measurements of the atmospheric neutrino flux by Super-Kamiokande: energy spectra, geomagnetic effects, and solar modulation

The Super-Kamiokande collaboration Richard, E. ; Okumura, K. ; Abe, K. ; et al.
Phys.Rev.D 94 (2016) 052001, 2016.
Inspire Record 1401192 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.76912

A comprehensive study on the atmospheric neutrino flux in the energy region from sub-GeV up to several TeV using the Super-Kamiokande water Cherenkov detector is presented in this paper. The energy and azimuthal spectra of the atmospheric ${\nu}_e+{\bar{\nu}}_e$ and ${\nu}_{\mu}+{\bar{\nu}}_{\mu}$ fluxes are measured. The energy spectra are obtained using an iterative unfolding method by combining various event topologies with differing energy responses. The azimuthal spectra depending on energy and zenith angle, and their modulation by geomagnetic effects, are also studied. A predicted east-west asymmetry is observed in both the ${\nu}_e$ and ${\nu}_{\mu}$ samples at 8.0 {\sigma} and 6.0 {\sigma} significance, respectively, and an indication that the asymmetry dipole angle changes depending on the zenith angle was seen at the 2.2 {\sigma} level. The measured energy and azimuthal spectra are consistent with the current flux models within the estimated systematic uncertainties. A study of the long-term correlation between the atmospheric neutrino flux and the solar magnetic activity cycle is also performed, and a weak indication of a correlation was seen at the 1.1 {\sigma} level, using SK I-IV data spanning a 20 year period. For particularly strong solar activity periods known as Forbush decreases, no theoretical prediction is available, but a deviation below the typical neutrino event rate is seen at the 2.4 {\sigma} level.

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Electron neutrino flux measured by SK I-IV data. Error written in percentage including both statistical and systematic uncertainties.

Muon neutrino flux measured by SK I-IV data. Error written in percentage including both statistical and systematic uncertainties.


A Precise Measurement of the Muon Neutrino-NucleonInclusive Charged Current Cross-Section off an IsoscalarTarget in the Energy Range\boldmath{$2.5 < E_\nu < 40$}~GeV by NOMAD

The NOMAD collaboration Wu, Q. ; Mishra, Sanjib Ratan ; Godley, A. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 660 (2008) 19-25, 2008.
Inspire Record 767013 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.50629

We present a measurement of the muon neutrino-nucleon inclusive charged current cross-section, off an isoscalar target, in the neutrino energy range $2.5 \leq E_\nu \leq 40$ GeV. The significance of this measurement is its precision, $\pm 4$% in $2.5 \leq E_\nu \leq 10$ GeV, and $\pm 2.6$% in $10 \leq E_\nu \leq 40$ GeV regions, where significant uncertainties in previous experiments still exist, and its importance to the current and proposed long baseline neutrino oscillation experiments.

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Inclusive muon-neutrino charged current cross section.


Measurement of nucleon structure functions in neutrino scattering.

The CHORUS collaboration Onengut, G. ; van Dantzig, R. ; de Jong, M. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 632 (2006) 65-75, 2006.
Inspire Record 699123 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.6187

After completion of the data taking for the νμ→ντ oscillation search, the CHORUS lead–scintillator calorimeter was used in the 1998 run as an active target. High-statistics samples of charged-current interactions were collected in the CERN SPS west area neutrino beam. This beam contained predominantly muon (anti-)neutrinos from sign-selected pions and kaons. We measure the flux and energy spectrum of the incident neutrinos and compare them with beam simulations. The neutrino–nucleon and anti-neutrino–nucleon differential cross-sections are measured in the range 0.01<x<0.7 , 0.05<y<0.95 , 10<Eν<200 GeV . We extract the neutrino–nucleon structure functions F2(x,Q2) , xF3(x,Q2) , and R(x,Q2) and compare these with results from other experiments.

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The measured F2 and xF3 at X = 0.020.

The measured F2 and xF3 at X = 0.045.

The measured F2 and xF3 at X = 0.080.

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Total Cross-Sections for Charged Current Neutrino and anti-neutrino Interactions in BEBC in the Energy Range 20-GeV to 200-GeV

The Aachen-Bonn-CERN-London-Oxford-Saclay collaboration Bosetti, P.C. ; Deden, H. ; Deutschmann, M. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 70 (1977) 273, 1977.
Inspire Record 121301 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.27526

The charged-current cross sections for neutrinos and antineutrinos on nucleons in the energy range 20–200 GeV are given. Taken in conjunction with the previous Gargamelle results, they show that σ E is almost constant with energy for antineutrinos, and falls with energy for neutrinos. The value of 〈q 2 〉 E decreases with energy for both neutrinos and antineutrinos, and these deviations from exact Bjorken scaling are consistent with those observed in electron and muon inelastic scattering. We find no evidence for new heavy quark states with right-handed coupling.

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Measured charged current total cross section.

Measured charged current total cross section.


Inclusive Neutrino p and Neutrino n Charged-Current Neutrino Reactions Below 6-GeV

Barish, S.J. ; Derrick, M. ; Dombeck, T. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 66 (1977) 291-294, 1977.
Inspire Record 4240 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.27596

Results are presented of a study of inclusive ηp and ηn interactions from threshold to 6 GeV. The data show a rapid approach to the distributions expected in the naive quark-parton model. The charged-current η deuteron total cross section is fit by the expression σ T ( η d) = (0.76 ± 0.03) × 10 −38 E η cm 2 per GeV per nucleon. For E η > 1.5 GeV, we measure σ T ( η n)/ σ T ( η p) = (2.02 ± 0.23). The distributions in the scaling variables x and y are given and discussed.

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Measured charged current total cross section.


Measurement of the Neutrino - Nucleon Anti-neutrino - Nucleon Total Cross-sections

Eichten, T. ; Faissner, H. ; Hasert, F.J. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 46 (1973) 274-280, 1973.
Inspire Record 84484 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.28054

The v and v nucleon total cross-sections have been determined as a function of energy using a sample of 2500 v and 950 v event. The results are compared with predictions of scaling and charge symmetry hypotheses.

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Measured charged current total cross section.

Measured charged current total cross section.


Total Cross-sections and Nucleon Structure Functions in the Gargamelle {SPS} Neutrino / Anti-neutrino Experiment

The Gargamelle SPS collaboration Morfin, J.G. ; Weerts, H. ; Frodesen, A.G. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 104 (1981) 235-238, 1981.
Inspire Record 165895 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.31166

Total neutrino and antineutrino cross sections in the energy range 15 to 150 GeV, and the nucleon structure functions, F 2 ( x , Q 2 ) and xF 3 ( x , Q 2 ) in the Q 2 range 0.5 to 50 (GeV/ c ) 2 have been measured using a data sample of 3000 neutrino and 3800 antineutrino events. The structure functions show a weak Q 2 dependence at different x values.

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Measured charged current total cross section.

Measured charged current total cross section.

ERRORS CONTAIN 10 P.C. SYSTEMATIC ERROR WHICH HAS BEEN LINEARLY ADDED TO THE STATISTICAL ERROR.

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Total Neutrino and Anti-neutrino Charged Current Cross-section Measurements in 100-{GeV}, 160-{GeV} and 200-{GeV} Narrow Band Beams

Berge, J.P. ; Blondel, A. ; Bockmann, P. ; et al.
Z.Phys.C 35 (1987) 443, 1987.
Inspire Record 246156 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.15709

Neutrino and antineutrino total charged current cross sections on iron were measured in the 100, 160, and 200 GeV narrow band beams at the CERN SPS in the energy range 10 to 200 GeV. Assuming σ/E to be constant, the values corrected for non-isoscalarity are σv/E = (0.686 ± 0.019) * 10−38 cm2/ (GeV · nucleon) and σv/E = (0.339 ± 0.010) * 10−38 cm2/ (GeV·nucleon). Between 50 and 150 GeV no energy dependence of σ/E was observed within ±3% for neutrino and ±4% for antineutrino interactions.

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Measured charged current total cross section.

Measured charged current total cross section.

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Study of D*+ production in nu/mu charged current interactions in the NOMAD experiment.

The NOMAD collaboration Astier, P. ; Autiero, D. ; Baldisseri, A. ; et al.
Phys.Lett.B 526 (2002) 278-286, 2002.
Inspire Record 567771 DOI 10.17182/hepdata.49701

A search was made among ν μ charged current events collected in the NOMAD experiment for the reaction: ν μ +N→μ − +D ★+ + hadrons ↪ D 0 +π + ↪ K − +π + . A high purity D ★+ sample composed of 35 events was extracted. The D ★+ yield in ν μ charged current interactions was measured to be T =(0.79±0.17(stat.)±0.10(syst.))%. The mean fraction of the hadronic jet energy taken by the D ★+ is 0.67±0.02(stat.)±0.02(syst.). The distributions of the fragmentation variables z, P T 2 and x F for D ★+ are also presented.

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Distribution in Feynman X.

Distribution in transverse momentum.

Distribution in fractional energy Z.

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