Neutrino-less Double Beta Decay and Particle Physics

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2011-06-07

arxiv.org/abs/1106.1334v3

Int.J.Mod.Phys. E20, 1833-1930 (2011)

Physics

High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology

96 pages, 38 figures. Published version

Scientific paper

10.1142/S0218301311020186

We review the particle physics aspects of neutrino-less double beta decay. This process can be mediated by light massive Majorana neutrinos (standard interpretation) or by something else (non-standard interpretations). The physics potential of both interpretations is summarized and the consequences of future measurements or improved limits on the half-life of neutrino-less double beta decay are discussed. We try to cover all proposed alternative realizations of the decay, including light sterile neutrinos, supersymmetric or left-right symmetric theories, Majorons, and other exotic possibilities. Ways to distinguish the mechanisms from one another are discussed. Experimental and nuclear physics aspects are also briefly touched, alternative processes to double beta decay are discussed, and an extensive list of references is provided.

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