From Noise to Neutrinos: Understanding Background Events in Detectors

Neutrino detection is notoriously difficult due to their weak interactions and low energy, making background characterization essential for any neutrino experiment. Accurately distinguishing neutrino signals from background noise ensures the reliability of experimental results. In this poster, I present my efforts in characterizing the neutron background for the COHERENT experiment under Dr. Diana Parno. By analyzing neutron-induced events, we aim to refine background models and improve sensitivity to coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering (CEνNS). Understanding and mitigating neutron backgrounds is crucial for enhancing COHERENT's precision in neutrino measurements.