History of accelerator neutrino beams

TL;DR

This paper reviews the historical development and characteristics of accelerator neutrino beams since 1962, highlighting their role in particle physics discoveries and discussing future possibilities.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of neutrino beams and explores potential future designs and applications.

Findings

Neutrino beams have been crucial in particle physics since 1962.

Different types of neutrino beams have been developed over time.

Future neutrino beam concepts are under consideration for advanced research.

Abstract

Neutrino beams obtained from proton accelerators were first operated in 1962. Since then, neutrino beams have been intensively used in particle physics and evolved in many different ways. We describe the characteristics of various neutrino beams, relating them to the historical development of the physics studies and discoveries. We also discuss some of the ideas still under consideration for future neutrino beams.