NEUT/NuWro cross-section modelling at low three-momentum transfer

TL;DR

This paper compares NEUT and NuWro neutrino interaction models against MINERvA's CCinc cross-section data on CH, highlighting areas of agreement and discrepancy to improve nuclear effect understanding.

Contribution

It provides an early comparison of NEUT and NuWro models with recent experimental data, aiding in model validation and refinement.

Findings

Partial agreement between models and data

Identification of model regions needing improvement

Insights into nuclear effects at low momentum transfer

Abstract

The MINERvA collaboration has reported a Charged-Current inclusive (CCinc) cross-section measurement on a CH target. This was performed by looking at both the muon and hadronic final state particles to create a double differential cross-section distribution that provides additional insight into the different regions of the phase-space where nuclear effects are present. We show early comparisons of the NEUT and NuWro generators in an attempt to estimate which parts of the models are in agreement with this data.