Double Chooz, A Search for the Neutrino Mixing Angle theta-13

TL;DR

The Double Chooz experiment aims to measure or set limits on the neutrino mixing angle theta-13 using reactor neutrinos, with detailed descriptions of its design, calibration, and potential non-proliferation applications.

Contribution

This paper presents the design, expected physics reach, and potential applications of the Double Chooz reactor neutrino experiment, focusing on measuring theta-13.

Findings

Designed to measure sin^2 2-theta_13 less than 0.025

Describes detector components and calibration methods

Explores non-proliferation applications of antineutrino detection

Abstract

The Double Chooz Reactor Neutrino Experiment in France plans to quickly measure the neutrino mixing angle theta-13, or limit it to sin^2 2-theta_13 less than 0.025. The physics reach, experimental site, detector structures, scintillator, photodetection, electronics, calibration and simulations are described. The possibility of using Double Chooz to explore the possible use of a antineutrino detector for non-proliferation goals is also presented.