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Proc. Neutrino Astrophysics - MPP Theory Group

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data/SSM BP95<br />

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Figure 3: (a) Energy spectrum, (b) Day/Night flux variation and (c) seasonal variation of<br />

obtained solar neutrino signal.<br />

Summary<br />

In summary, solar neutrino observation in Superkamiokande has started since May 1996 and<br />

has already taken 374.2 days data. The observed 8 B solar neutrino flux is about 37% of the<br />

prediction from SSM(BP95) and it is almost consistent with the result from Kamiokande.<br />

Using LINAC calibration system, we can reduce the systematic errors related to the energy<br />

scale. Obtained energy spectrum is likely distorted and it is indicated that the new physical<br />

solution will be solved the solar neutrino problem. New challenge to lower threshold analysis<br />

(≥ 5 MeV) has been started. Present radioactive ( 222 Rn) level is about 3 mBq/m 3 , however,<br />

we will able to reduce that level to factor 1/5. Even though the present analysis, we have<br />

succeeded to extract solar neutrino signals from 5–6.5 MeV region. Those data will give a<br />

strong indication to the solution for the solar neutrino problem within a few years.<br />

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