Speaker
Mr.
Maxim Gromov
(SINP MSU)
Description
The third phase of the Borexino experiment that’s referred to as SOX is devoted to test the hypothesis of the existence of one (or more) sterile neutrinos at a short baseline (~5-10 m). The experimental measurement will be made with artificial sources namely with a $^{144}$Ce-$^{144}$Pr antineutrino source at the first stage (CeSOX) and possibly with a $^{51}$Cr neutrino source at the second one. The fixed $^{144}$Ce-$^{144}$Pr sample will be placed beneath the detector in a special pit and the initial activity will be about 100-150 kCi. The start of data taking is scheduled for April 2018. The presentation gives a detailed description of the preparation for the first stage and shows the expected sensitivity.
Primary author
Mr.
Maxim Gromov
(SINP MSU)
