Published April 1, 2010 | Version v1
Journal article

Blind background prediction using a bifurcated analysis scheme

  • 1. University of Chicago, Enrico Fermi Institute, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 (United States)

Description

A technique for background prediction using data, but maintaining a closed signal box is described. The result is extended to two background sources. Conditions on the applicability under correlated cuts are described. This technique is applied to both a Toy model and an analysis of data from a rare neutral kaon decay experiment.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2010.01.074

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.nima.2010.01.074;
PII
S0168-9002(10)00168-3;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Journal Volume
615
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 223-229
ISSN
0168-9002
CODEN
NIMAER

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
41077819
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
BIFURCATION; DATA ANALYSIS; FORECASTING; KAONS NEUTRAL; PARTICLE DECAY; SIGNALS
Descriptors DEC
BOSONS; DECAY; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; HADRONS; KAONS; MESONS; PSEUDOSCALAR MESONS; STRANGE MESONS; STRANGE PARTICLES

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