Review Article

Future Long-Baseline Neutrino Facilities and Detectors

Table 2

LAr-FD principal parameters.

Parameter Value

Active (fiducial) mass 40 (33) kt
Location Homestake 4850 ft level
Number of detector modules (cryostats) 2
Shape Rectangular
Drift cell configuration within module 3 wide 2 high 18 long drift cells
Drift cell dimensions 2 3.7 m wide (drift) 7 m high 2.5 m long
Detector module dimensions 22.4 m wide 14 m high 45.6 m long
Anode wire spacing ~5 mm
Wire planes (orientation from vertical) Grid (0°), Induction 1 (45°), Induction 2 (−45°), and Collection (0°)
Scintillation light detection Yes
Photon yield >1 pe/10 MeV
Drift electric field 500 V/cm
Maximum drift time 2.3 ms
Signal/noise for 1 MIP ~9