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Welcome to the Experimental Neutrino Physics Group<\/strong><\/em> at IFIC<\/em><\/strong>, where the mysteries of the universe are not just contemplated, but actively unraveled. Here, amidst the dance of elusive particles, we seek to understand the fundamental building blocks of reality. Our quest is driven by curiosity, fuelled by innovation, and anchored in rigorous scientific inquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RECENT: Michel Sorel appointed DUNE physics coordinator<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RECENT: New Article, <\/a>The NEXT-100 detector <\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Group members<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our group is composed of a diverse team, including physicists, engineers, technicians, and administrative staff, all working together to support and advance our research activities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Research<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An outline of the physics topics we are investigating, the experiments we are actively involved in, and the associated technological developments both within our laboratory and through collaborations with industry<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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News<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay up to date with the latest scientific results, project developments, significant events, and milestones from our group and the collaborative experiments we take part in<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Join our group – Job offers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Details on how to become part of our research group\u2014whether as a PhD student, research engineer, postdoctoral fellow, or tenure-track faculty member\u2014including application procedures, requirements, and available positions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Selected results<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A curated selection of scientific results spanning two decades, including doctoral theses, peer-reviewed articles, experimental findings, and other research outputs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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End-of-degree project (TFG)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TFG oportunities in our group<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do the Master’s final project in our group<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TFM oportunities in our group, topics, fellowships<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Enroll for a PhD in Physics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PhD oportunities in our group, topics, fellowships<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IFIC summer school<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about experimental research at IFIC and collaborate with a group during two weeks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Physics topics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Neutrino oscillations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neutrinos changing flavour in flight, discovered in 1998, imply neutrinos have mass, first evidence of physics beyond the standard model<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Proton decay<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phenomenon prohibited in the Standard Model but suggested by Grand Unified Theories and matter-antimatter asymmetry<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Neutrinoless double beta decay<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its observation would imply the Majorana nature of neutrinos, confirming that the neutrino is its own antiparticle<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Coherent neutrino scattering<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering is a process in which neutrinos scatter on a nucleus which acts as a single particle<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dark matter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark matter is an invisible substance that makes up most of the universe’s mass, yet does not interact with light<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Beyond the Standard Model<\/strong> Physics<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our research explores physics beyond the Standard Model, aiming to uncover new particles, forces, or symmetries <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Experiments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DUNE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE<\/a><\/strong>) is an international scientific endeavor aimed at unlocking the mysteries of neutrinos<\/a>, the most abundant matter particles in the universe. By studying neutrinos, DUNE seeks to answer fundamental questions about the nature of matter and the evolution of the universe. Neutrino oscillations<\/a><\/strong>, proton decay<\/a><\/strong>, …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NEXT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NEXT<\/a><\/strong> (Neutrino Experiment with a Xenon TPC) project is an international collaboration focused on searching for a rare nuclear process known as neutrinoless double-beta decay<\/a><\/strong>. This process, if observed, could provide crucial insights into the nature of neutrinos and help explain the imbalance between matter and antimatter in the universe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NA64<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cutting-edge experiment at CERN exploring fundamental questions in particle physics, such as the origin of dark matter<\/strong>. By directing high-energy electrons, positrons, muons, and hadrons onto a fixed-target, NA64 searches for rare events in which part of the beam energy disappears invisibly\u2014a possible signature of a new dark-sector particle<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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COLINA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aims to develop an innovative, single-phase noble-liquid time projection chamber with electroluminiscence amplification to detect coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering<\/a><\/strong>, a neutrino interaction which enables miniaturisation of otherwise massive neutrino detectors. The TPC\u2019s unique conical shape will \u2018funnel\u2019 the drifting charges towards a small amplification region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Photon detection<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We conduct R&D on vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) light detection using highly sophisticated instrumentation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Millikelvin temperature sensing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We implement 3D temperature monitoring networks using RTDs and optical fiber FBG sensors for precise thermal mapping<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cryogenics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We utilize cryogenic technology to enable precise particle detection at ultra-low temperatures<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Advanced electronics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are developing advanced electronics to support high-precision measurements and innovative experimental techniques<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Advanced mechanical engineering<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We design and develop precision mechanical systems to support complex experimental setups<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Advanced software and computing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We utilize high-performance computing for data analysis, simulation, and control of experimental systems<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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