Speaker
Description
Low-energy neutrino processes are of great interest for modern physics. It is an inseparable part for understanding the Standard Model (for example, studying coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering (CEvNS) on different nuclei) and the possible processes beyond it (like non-standard neutrino interactions or dark matter).
The main problem of simulating such processes is inconsistency of various theoretical predictions with each other and experimental data, especially in low-energy (sub-keV) region.
The Noble Element Simulation Technique (NEST) provides a semi-empirical solution for the most common noble elements (xenon and argon) which combines theoretical models (such as Lindhard and its variations) and actual experimental data. NEST is capable of simulating the median scintillation and ionization yields for various interaction types, fields (including zero field) and energies (from sub-keV to MeV). On top of these, NEST also takes into account detector-specific effects.
In this talk NEST capabilities, including NR low-energy simulations, will be presented.
