High energy neutrino beam generation based on crystal optics

TL;DR

This paper proposes a novel method for generating high energy neutrino beams using crystal optics, specifically focusing bend single crystals, which could be more cost-effective than traditional accelerator technologies.

Contribution

It introduces the concept of using crystal optical lens systems for pion beam focusing to produce neutrino beams at high energies, demonstrating feasibility with calculations.

Findings

Successful demonstration of pion beam acceptance and focusing with crystal optics

Calculated neutrino fluxes at 6.5 TeV proton energy

Potential for more efficient neutrino beam generation

Abstract

The problem of creation of high energy neutrino beams on the basis of modern and future circular proton accelerators with the help of traditional technology seems to be expensive and difficult. Because of this, we propose the solution of this problem based on the usage of focusing bend single crystals. In the paper we demonstrate the possibilities of acceptance and focusing of a pion beam with the help of a crystal optical lens system. As an illustration of these features the calculated neutrino fluxes for energy of circulating proton beam equal to 6.5 TeV are presented.