Reconstruction algorithm for a novel Cherenkov scintillation detector

Abstract For future MeV-scale neutrino experiments, a Cherenkov scintillation detector, CSD, is of particular interest for its capability to reconstruct both energy and direction charged particles. A type new target material, slow liquid scintillator, SlowLS, which can be used separate lights, one the options detectors. multi-hundred ton spherical CSD simulated using Geant4-based Monte Carlo software, handles detailed micro processes MeV particles optical photons functions photomultiplier, PMT, readout electronics. Twelve SlowLS samples are studied cover wide range light yields emission time constants. Based on knowledge signal processes, simplified constructed predict charge signals PMTs fulfill an efficient reconstruction energy, direction, position The performance reconstruction, including resulting angular, resolution, particle identification capability, presented these samples. dependence yield constants understood. This study will guideline design development interested physics goals.