XXth International Conference on Neutrino Physics and Astrophysics
J.Dunmore, J.Wilson & A.Marino
for the SNO Collaboration
The Salt Phase of the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory
With the addition of 2 tonnes of NaCl in May 2001, the Sudbury
Neutrino Observatory has entered the second of its three phases of
operation. Adding salt increases our efficiency to detect the neutral
current signal which, in combination with our published electron
neutrino flux measurement, allows us to independently determine the
active, non-electron component of the solar neutrino flux. This
poster will emphasize the motivation for adding salt and discuss the
backgrounds introduced with the salt. It will also describe the
calibration of the detector and outline the procedure for analysis of
solar neutrino data during the salt phase.
See also Powerpoint Version
of Poster.