Atmospheric ν_μDeficit from Decoherence

Details Atmospheric ν_μDeficit from Decoherence Atmospheric ν_μDeficit from Decoherence

1998-07-27

arxiv.org/abs/hep-ph/9807511v1

Physics

High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology

5 pages, latex, no figures

Scientific paper

The simplest explanation for the observed deficit of atmospheric muon neutrinos is that they have oscillated into tau or sterile neutrinos with an oscillation length of the order of the Earth diameter. In order to confirm this hypothesis, all other possible explanations should be ruled out. We propose that a viable alternative hypothesis is that the muon neutrino deficit is caused by flavor sampling events that result in a loss of coherence. The coherence length of the muon neutrinos is expected to be approximately one Earth diameter. We give predictions and experimental tests of this scenario.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Atmospheric ν_μDeficit from Decoherence does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Atmospheric ν_μDeficit from Decoherence, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Atmospheric ν_μDeficit from Decoherence will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-382872