Overview
Explore the intricacies of neutrino wave packet decoherence in this physics seminar presented by UC Irvine's Shirley Li at NYU Physics. Delve into the standard calculations of neutrino oscillation and their underlying assumption of wave packet coherence during propagation. Learn about recent developments suggesting that decoherence effects could be observable in terrestrial experiments when considering sterile neutrinos, challenging traditional perspectives. Discover a well-defined framework for calculating neutrino wave packet sizes in accelerator-based experiments, offering precise measurements without relying on approximations. Gain insights into how these calculations could impact our understanding of neutrino behavior and potentially validate claims about observable decoherence effects in terrestrial settings.
Syllabus
HEP Seminar - What’s the wave packet size of neutrinos?
Taught by
NYU Physics