Physics of massive neutrinos

Course: Quantum field theory

Structural unit: Faculty of Physics

Title
Physics of massive neutrinos
Code
ОК 20
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
Know the formalism of Dirac, Marjoran and Dirac-Marjoran mechanism for describing massive neutrinos in field theory. Know the concepts of active and sterile neutrinos. Know the laws of conservation of the lepton number and the cases when they are violated. Know the concept of mass and aromatic bases of neutrino states, mixing matrix and its parameterization. Know the current values ​​of the parameters of the mixing matrix of active neutrinos and restrictions on their masses. Know the extension of the Standard model in the neutrino sector, the νMSM model. Apply theoretical material for practical calculations of neutrino oscillations in vacuum, beta decay, double neutrino-free beta decay. Modify the Standard Model to introduce a mass of active neutrinos.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. To know the basic provisions of KTP, to know the basic provisions of the general theory of relativity, to have basic knowledge of the Standard Model; be able to perform calculations of the main processes of SM. 2. Have basic skills in finding and processing specialized literature, solutions algebraic and differential equations, construction and analysis of graphical dependencies.
Course content
Topic 1. Dirac's formalism. Topic 2. Marjoram's formalism. Topic 3. Dirac-Mayoran formalism. Topic 4. Seesaw mechanism. Topic 5. The theory of neutrino oscillations in vacuum. Topic 6. The theory of neutrino oscillations in the medium. Topic 7. beta decay, double neutrino-free beta decay. Topic 8. Cosmological manifestations of neutrino mass. Topic 9. Neutrino modification of CM (νMSM). Topic 10. Solving the problem of baryon asymmetry and the problem of dark matter in the νMSM model.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Вільчинський С.Й., Горкавенко В.М., “Вступ до фізики масивних нейтрино”, К.: Сучасні Печатні Технології "Бавок", Тов., 2010. - 135 с. 2. V.A. Rubakov, D.S. Gorbunov "Introduction To The Theory Of The Early Universe: Hot Big Bang Theory", World Scientific; 2nd edition (June 29, 2017) -- 593 pp. 4. Bilenky S., Petcov S., “Massive neutrinos and neutrino oscillations”, Rew. Mod. Phys. 59, No. 3, Part 1 1987. 5. Elliott S.R., Engel J., “Double Beta Decay”, arXiv:hep-ph/0405078 (2004). 6. Fukugita M. and Yanagida T., "Physics of neutrino and applications to astrophysics", Springer, 2003. 7. Shapochnikov M., “A possible symmetries of the νMSM”, Nucl.Phys.B 763: 49-59, 2007 8 8. Strumia A., Vissani F., “Neutrino masses and mixing and…” arXiv:hep-ph/0606054v3 2010. 9. Roulet E., “Neutrino Astrophysics”, arXiv:astro-ph/0011570 (2000).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, individual work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Modular tests, defense of practical work, examination work.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

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