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T-invariance violation of Neutrino oscillations

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Abstract

We explored the probability of time reversal symmetry(laws of physics should be the same regardless of the direction of time) in neutrino oscillations. Neutrinos are nearly massless neutral particles that change identity or flavor while traveling or interacting with other particles. The phenomenon of neutrinos changing flavors as they travel is known as neutrino oscillation. We developed a two- step methodology: manually calculating the probability of two flavors neutrino oscillation in different environments(vacuum, constant matter, and time-dependent matter). We demonstrated that time invariance is preserved in all the environments in two flavors neutrinos. The fact that no violation was done brings up the question of how does matter potentially impacts neutrino oscillations. In the future, we will explore this question and study three flavor neutrinos.

* No. AST 2149425, a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) grant awarded to CIERA at Northwestern University. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material a re those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

Presenters

  • Woodkensia Charles

    Haverford College

Authors

  • Woodkensia Charles

    Haverford College

  • Andre L de Gouvea

    Northwestern University

  • Grace E Reesman

    Northwestern University

  • Olivia Bitter

    Northwestern University