Neutrino Oscillation in matter

In summary, the conversation is about deriving \Delta m_M^2 as given in equation 35 from the provided link. The individual tries to derive the eigenvalues of H_M (equation 33) but only obtains one eigenvalue. They seek help understanding the definition of \Delta m_M^2, which is defined as \Delta m_i^2 \times |m|. The solution provided involves the derivation of m_{1M}^2 and m_{2M}^2 using the equations m_{1M} = m_1 + m and m_{2M} = m_2 - m, resulting in \Delta m_M^2 = \Delta m^2 + 2 m (\Sigma m).
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ChrisVer
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Hi, I have some problem in deriving [itex]\Delta m_M^2 [/itex] as given in eq.35 here:
http://www.slac.stanford.edu/econf/C040802/papers/L004.PDF

When I tried to derive the eigenvalues of [itex] H_M [/itex] (eq.33) I got:

[itex] m^2 = (\cos 2 \theta -x)^2 + \sin^2 2 \theta [/itex]
which is only one eigenvalue. Any help? In particular it seems he defines:
[itex] \Delta m_M^2 = \Delta m_i^2 \times |m|[/itex]
 
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Here's my solution
 

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If I say:
[itex] m_{1M} = m_1 + m \Rightarrow m_{1M}^2 = m_1^2 + m^2 + 2 m_1 m[/itex]
[itex]m_{2M} = m_2 -m \Rightarrow m_{2M}^2 = m_2^2 + m^2 - 2 m_2 m[/itex]
Then:
[itex]\Delta m_M^2 =m_{1M}^2 - m_{2M}^2 = (m_1^2 - m_2^2 ) + 2 m (m_1 +m_2 ) = \Delta m^2 + 2 m (\Sigma m) [/itex]
 

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