A direct search for stable magnetic monopoles produced in positron-proton collisions at HERA

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Abstract

A direct search has been made for magnetic monopoles produced in e(+)p collisions at a centre of mass energy of 300 GeV at HERA. The beam pipe surrounding the interaction region in 1995-1997 was investigated using a SQUID magnetometer to look for stopped magnetic monopoles. During this time an integrated luminosity of 62 pb(-1) was delivered. No magnetic monopoles were observed and charge and mass dependent upper limits on the e(+)p production cross section are set.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)133-141
JournalEuropean Physical Journal C. Particles and Fields
Volume41
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Subatomic Physics

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