The hunt for coherent neutrino-nucleus scattering with ionization argon detectors

Coherent scattering of neutrinos on nuclei is a well-known prediction of the Standard Model that has so far eluded all experimental attempts to detect it. The enhancement in the cross-section due to the coherence nature of the interaction makes this process interesting for the construction of high-rate, kg-size detectors for monitoring of nuclear reactors. Dual-phase noble-gas detectors are the prime technology for detection of the small recoil energy produced in the neutrino coherent scattering. We are pursuing a three-phased approach to build a compact 10 kg dual-phase Argon ionization detector to attempt a first-ever measurement of coherent neutrino scattering at a power reactor. We will present here an overview and current status of the program pursued at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.