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Unraveling Neutrino Oscillations: A Journey Through Particle Physics and Astrophysics

Dive into the fascinating world of neutrino oscillations, exploring the basics of particle physics, standard model, and the solar neutrino problem. From Pauli's revolutionary discovery to modern detectors, this journey delves into massive neutrinos, oscillations, and the MSW effect. Witness the captivating interplay of equations, spinors, and gauge theories shaping our understanding of the elusive neutrino. Prepare to navigate through intricate plots, density profiles, and future research prospects in this cosmic puzzle.

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Unraveling Neutrino Oscillations: A Journey Through Particle Physics and Astrophysics

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  1. Neutrino Oscillations: Benjamin P. Ziemer Astrophysics REU UW-Madison The Solar Neutrino Problem

  2. Introduction • Basic Neutrino Introduction • Particle Physics and The Standard Model • Survival Probability and “Experimental” Work

  3. The Elusive Neutrino • Pauli Discovery in 1930’s • Neutrinos Sources • Cross Section

  4. Neutrino Detection • Pauli Returns! • Modern Detectors • Solar Problem??

  5. Particle Families • Equations, equations, equations . . . Particle Physics spinors, helicity and other joys of field theory . . .

  6. Standard Model • Gauge Theories • Higgs Mechanism • Massive Neutrino  Closed Universe?

  7. Vacuum Oscillations • Massive Neutrino  Oscillations • Evolution equations • Neutrino Probability

  8. MSW Effect and the Sun • Neutral vs. Charged Current • Matter Equations: • Much ugly algebra later . .

  9. Plots and Evidence • Variables • Density Profile • Behind the Scenes

  10. Future Work • Survival Code • Decoupling of matter basis • Neglecting higher order?

  11. Acknowledgements Andy Plumb and Bob Benjamin Prof. Balantekin REU Program and the NSF

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