Reactor Neutrino Experiments

TL;DR

Reactor neutrino experiments are crucial for precisely measuring the neutrino mixing angle θ13, with recent experiments like Daya Bay, Double Chooz, and RENO aiming for high-precision results by 2010.

Contribution

The paper reviews past reactor neutrino experiments and presents the status and expected precision of upcoming experiments like Daya Bay, Double Chooz, and RENO.

Findings

Daya Bay aims to measure sin^2 2θ13 to better than 0.01

Double Chooz and RENO target a precision of 0.02-0.03

All experiments are expected to be operational by 2010

Abstract

Precisely measuring $\theta_{13}$ is one of the highest priority in neutrino oscillation study. Reactor experiments can cleanly determine $\theta_{13}$. Past reactor neutrino experiments are reviewed and status of next precision $\theta_{13}$ experiments are presented. Daya Bay is designed to measure $\sin^22\theta_{13}$ to better than 0.01 and Double Chooz and RENO are designed to measure it to 0.02-0.03. All are heading to full operation in 2010. Recent improvements in neutrino moment measurement are also briefed.