Abstract

Results of nuclear physics research made using track detectors are briefly reviewed. Advantages and prospects of the track detection technique in particle physics, neutrino physics, astrophysics and other fields are discussed on the example of the results of the search for direct origination of tau neutrino in a muon neutrino beam within the framework of the international experiment OPERA (Oscillation Project with Emulsion-tRacking Apparatus) and works on search for superheavy nuclei in nature on base of their tracks in meteoritic olivine crystals. The spectra of superheavy elements in galactic cosmic rays are presented. Prospects of using the track detection technique in fundamental and applied research are reported.

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Title
Current status and prospects of nuclear physics research based on tracking techniques
Author
Alekseev, V A 1 ; Alexandrov, A B 2 ; Bagulya, A V 2 ; Chernyavskiy, M M 2 ; Goncharova, L A 2 ; Gorbunov, S A 2 ; Kalinina, G V 1 ; Konovalova, N S 2 ; Okatyeva, N M 2 ; Pavlova, T A 1 ; Polukhina, N G 3 ; Shchedrina, T V 2 ; Starkov, N I 2 ; Tioukov, V E 2 ; Vladymirov, M S 2 ; Volkov, A E 2 

1  Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, RAS, Moscow 119991 Russia 
2  Lebedev Physical Institute, RAS, Moscow 119991 Russia 
3  Lebedev Physical Institute, RAS, Moscow 119991 Russia; National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Moscow, 115409 Russia 
Publication year
2017
Publication date
Jan 2017
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17426588
e-ISSN
17426596
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/798/1/012207
ProQuest document ID
2573780308
Copyright
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