Neutrinoless Double β+/EC Decays

The relation of neutrino masses to neutrino oscillations and the nuclear double beta decay is highlighted. In particular, the neutrinoless β+β+, β+EC, and resonant ECEC decays are investigated using microscopic nuclear models. Transitions to the ground state and excited 0+ states are analyzed. Syste...

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Main Authors: Jukka Maalampi, Jouni Suhonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Advances in High Energy Physics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/505874
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Summary:The relation of neutrino masses to neutrino oscillations and the nuclear double beta decay is highlighted. In particular, the neutrinoless β+β+, β+EC, and resonant ECEC decays are investigated using microscopic nuclear models. Transitions to the ground state and excited 0+ states are analyzed. Systematics of the related nuclear matrix elements are studied and the present status of the resonant ECEC decays is reviewed.
ISSN:1687-7357
1687-7365