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Area of Science:

  • Particle Physics
  • Neutron Decay Studies
  • Fundamental Symmetries

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  • The Standard Model of particle physics is highly successful but incomplete.
  • Neutron decay provides a sensitive probe for physics beyond the Standard Model.
  • Time reversal symmetry violation is a key indicator of new physics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To simultaneously determine transversal polarization components of electrons from free neutron decay.
  • To search for evidence of physics beyond the Standard Model by detecting T-violation.
  • To utilize the polarized cold neutron beam (FUNSPIN) at the Swiss Neutron Spallation Source (SINQ).

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the FUNSPIN polarized cold neutron beam at SINQ.
  • Measuring electron polarization components perpendicular to the neutron spin and electron momentum plane.
  • Analyzing the first data sample from the ongoing experiment.

Main Results:

  • Data taking has commenced for the simultaneous determination of electron transversal polarization components.
  • Analysis of the initial data sample is underway.
  • The experiment is designed to detect a non-zero value of R, indicating T-violation.

Conclusions:

  • The experiment is poised to test fundamental symmetries in neutron decay.
  • Results will provide insights into potential physics beyond the Standard Model.
  • Successful detection of T-violation would have profound implications for fundamental physics.