Session 1J: Decay of Muons into Electrons
Session Number
Session 1J: 1st Presentation
Advisor(s)
Dr. Thomas Strauss, Fermilab
Location
Room A121
Start Date
26-4-2018 9:40 AM
End Date
26-4-2018 10:25 AM
Abstract
The Fermilab Mu2e experiment seeks to investigate the decay of muons into electrons. The experiment uses several superconducting magnets to create a complex magnetic field to transport the muons from their production point to the interaction region. To map the magnetic fields, precision 3D Hall probes
are used. The field map requirements demand a calibration of the Hall probes to a precision of 10-4 tesla, one order of magnitude better than current industry standard.
In our IMSA project we develop tools to a multidimensional fit to interpolate the Hall probe readings between obtained calibration data points; variables include probe position, probe orientation, ambient temperature, and current magnetic field. A precise field map is needed for the Mu2e experiment to obtain the momentum distribution of decay particles and avoid magnetic traps that could create a background.
In this year we have started to develop a LabVIEW based software to do the interpolation and data saving for the experiment. For the upcoming year we plan to take the data and finish the calibration, resulting in a final presentation or paper to the Mu2e Field Mapping group.
Session 1J: Decay of Muons into Electrons
Room A121
The Fermilab Mu2e experiment seeks to investigate the decay of muons into electrons. The experiment uses several superconducting magnets to create a complex magnetic field to transport the muons from their production point to the interaction region. To map the magnetic fields, precision 3D Hall probes
are used. The field map requirements demand a calibration of the Hall probes to a precision of 10-4 tesla, one order of magnitude better than current industry standard.
In our IMSA project we develop tools to a multidimensional fit to interpolate the Hall probe readings between obtained calibration data points; variables include probe position, probe orientation, ambient temperature, and current magnetic field. A precise field map is needed for the Mu2e experiment to obtain the momentum distribution of decay particles and avoid magnetic traps that could create a background.
In this year we have started to develop a LabVIEW based software to do the interpolation and data saving for the experiment. For the upcoming year we plan to take the data and finish the calibration, resulting in a final presentation or paper to the Mu2e Field Mapping group.