Novel approach for evaluating detector-related uncertainties in a LArTPC using MicroBooNE data

Authors
Abratenko, P 
An, R 
Anthony, J 
Arellano, L 
Asaadi, J 

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Abstract

jats:titleAbstract</jats:title>jats:pPrimary challenges for current and future precision neutrino experiments using liquid argon time projection chambers (LArTPCs) include understanding detector effects and quantifying the associated systematic uncertainties. This paper presents a novel technique for assessing and propagating LArTPC detector-related systematic uncertainties. The technique makes modifications to simulation waveforms based on a parameterization of observed differences in ionization signals from the TPC between data and simulation, while remaining insensitive to the details of the detector model. The modifications are then used to quantify the systematic differences in low- and high-level reconstructed quantities. This approach could be applied to future LArTPC detectors, such as those used in SBN and DUNE.</jats:p>

Publication Date
2022-05-17
Online Publication Date
2022-05-17
Acceptance Date
2022-03-28
Keywords
Regular Article - Experimental Physics
Journal Title
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL C
Journal ISSN
1434-6044
1434-6052
Volume Title
82
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC