Math Physics Seminar

Speaker: 
Michael Connolly
Topic: 
Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay and the Origin of Neutrino Mass

Abstract:

The observation of neutrino oscillations provides the first evidence for massive neutrinos. Given that the Standard Model does not account for neutrino masses, mass generating mechanisms other than the Higgs have been of significant interest. Typically, these mechanisms rely on neutrinos having a self-conjugate nature. The observation of the proposed process of neutrinoless double beta decay would imply neutrinos are self-conjugate. If observed, however, this would not necessarily identify the correct mass generating mechanism from the rest. This is mostly a discussion of neutrino mass generating mechanisms.

Event Date: 
April 12, 2022 - 2:30pm to 3:20pm
Location: 
VAN 309 or Online (See URL)
Calendar Category: 
Seminar
Seminar Category: 
Mathematical Physics