Dr. Bruce Howard

Biography

Bruce Howard is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at York University. His research specializes in Experimental Neutrino Physics, focusing on the experimental programs aimed at understanding neutrinos, massless particles which interact through the weak force, making them difficult to detect. His investigations include the study of neutrino oscillations, a phenomenon where flavors of neutrinos change from one type to another, influenced by various factors. His work with the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) represents a significant effort to measure these oscillations with high precision, utilizing a beam of neutrinos produced at Fermilab. DUNE's far detector is located approximately 1300 kilometers from the source, consisting of a large liquid argon detector to study neutrino interactions. Additionally, Howard is involved with the Short Baseline Neutrino (SBN) program at Fermilab, which focuses on examining potential anomalies in neutrino behavior. His experience as a postdoctoral researcher forms a critical foundation for his ongoing research endeavors. Using state-of-the-art technology in large liquid argon time-projection chambers, he aims to contribute to the understanding of fundamental particle interactions and improve precision in oscillation measurements.

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