Samriddha Chakraborty / Physics / Faculty Mentor: Jaehoon Yu
Neutrinos are fundamental particles that may hold the key to understanding the evolution of the universe. The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) aims to understand the role of neutrinos in the universe using Liquid Argon Time Projection Chambers. A crucial
component of the experiment is the Vertical Drift Far Detector 2 at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, where the Field Cage ensures a uniform electric field for precise neutrino interaction tracking. The University of Texas at Arlington is responsible for the quality control,
assembly, shipment, and installation of the Field Cage modules. Since it takes about a year to fill the cryostat with liquid argon—and another year to drain—there is no room for modifications after filling. This makes quality assurance and quality control critical to minimizing errors and ensuring long-term detector reliability. To refine the process, a mechanical mockup test at CERN is validating assembly techniques. My role focuses on quality assurance/quality control of box beams and ensuring compliance with the DUNE Vertical Drift Field Cage Module Assembly Procedure along with pre- and post-assembly checks of the modules. This research contributes directly to the successful construction of the detector, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries in neutrino physics.
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