Neutrino Factory and Muon Collider R&D

TL;DR

This paper reviews global efforts in neutrino factory designs and discusses the key research and development challenges and future prospects for creating a viable muon collider.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of international neutrino factory designs and outlines the R&D issues necessary for developing a muon collider.

Findings

Summary of European, Japanese, and US neutrino factory designs

Identification of main R&D challenges for muon collider development

Discussion of future prospects and additional issues to address

Abstract

European, Japanese, and US Neutrino Factory designs are presented. The main R&D issues and associated R&D programs, future prospects, and the additional issues that must be addressed to produce a viable Muon Collider design, are discussed.