Quantum field theoretical description of neutrino oscillations and reactor antineutrino anomaly

Nov 16, 2017

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Abstract: (submitter)
We suggest a possible explanation of the reactor antineutrino anomaly derived from a covariant quantum field-theoretical approach to neutrino oscillations. Some disadvantages of the currently prevailing interpretation of the anomaly, based upon the sterile neutrino hypothesis are pointed out.
  • antineutrino: nuclear reactor
  • neutrino: oscillation
  • neutrino: sterile
  • field theory
  • numerical calculations
  • new physics