Neutrino ocsillations, a question.

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In summary, neutrino oscillations are the process in which neutrinos can change from one type to another as they travel through space. This occurs due to the neutrinos having mass and traveling at close to the speed of light. The significance of this phenomenon lies in its implications for the Standard Model of particle physics and the properties of the universe, as well as potential applications in areas such as nuclear power and astrophysics. Scientists study neutrino oscillations using large detectors and particle accelerators, and research in this field is ongoing as we continue to understand the properties and behavior of neutrinos.
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Hello!

Have a question:

Imagine a world described by the Standard Model, supplemented with three right handed neutrinos, and massless charged leptons, would neutrinos oscillate in such a world?

Thank you!
 
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what would make their mass matrix diagonal you think?
 
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afaik all what you need are neutrino masses w/o any additional requirement regarding the other leptons.
 

Related to Neutrino ocsillations, a question.

1. What are neutrino oscillations?

Neutrino oscillations refer to the phenomenon where neutrinos, which are subatomic particles with no electric charge, can change from one type to another as they travel through space.

2. Why do neutrino oscillations occur?

Neutrino oscillations occur because neutrinos have mass and travel at close to the speed of light. This allows them to interact with other particles in a way that causes them to change types.

3. What is the significance of neutrino oscillations?

Neutrino oscillations have significant implications for our understanding of the Standard Model of particle physics and the properties of the universe. They also have potential applications in areas such as nuclear power and astrophysics.

4. How do scientists study neutrino oscillations?

Scientists study neutrino oscillations using large detectors, such as the Super-Kamiokande in Japan, which can detect the rare interactions between neutrinos and other particles. They also use particle accelerators to create and study neutrinos in controlled settings.

5. What is the current state of research on neutrino oscillations?

Neutrino oscillations are a rapidly growing field of research, with ongoing experiments and studies being conducted around the world. Scientists are still working to fully understand the properties and behavior of neutrinos, and their oscillations are an important aspect of this research.

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