Neutrinoless Double-Beta Decay
Joint Authors
Giuliani, Andrea
Poves, Alfredo
Source
Advances in High Energy Physics
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-38, 38 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
38
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper introduces the neutrinoless double-beta decay (the rarest nuclear weak process) and describes the status of the research for this transition, both from the point of view of theoretical nuclear physics and in terms of the present and future experimental scenarios.
Implications of this phenomenon on crucial aspects of particle physics are briefly discussed.
The calculations of the nuclear matrix elements in case of mass mechanisms are reviewed, and a range for these quantities is proposed for the most appealing candidates.
After introducing general experimental concepts—such as the choice of the best candidates, the different proposed technological approaches, and the sensitivity—we make the point on the experimental situation.
Searches running or in preparation are described, providing an organic presentation which picks up similarities and differences.
A critical comparison of the adopted technologies and of their physics reach (in terms of sensitivity to the effective Majorana neutrino mass) is performed.
As a conclusion, we try to envisage what we expect round the corner and at a longer time scale.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Giuliani, Andrea& Poves, Alfredo. 2012. Neutrinoless Double-Beta Decay. Advances in High Energy Physics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-38.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Giuliani, Andrea& Poves, Alfredo. Neutrinoless Double-Beta Decay. Advances in High Energy Physics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-38.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Giuliani, Andrea& Poves, Alfredo. Neutrinoless Double-Beta Decay. Advances in High Energy Physics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-38.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503779