Neutrino induced 1-pion production

TL;DR

This paper analyzes neutrino-induced one-pion production in neutrino-nucleus scattering at intermediate energies, using a relativistic model to interpret recent experimental data from MiniBooNE and MINERvA, crucial for neutrino oscillation studies.

Contribution

It provides a relativistic theoretical framework that includes both resonant and non-resonant contributions to neutrino-induced 1-pion production, aiding in understanding experimental results.

Findings

Good agreement with MiniBooNE and MINERvA data

Highlights importance of both resonant and non-resonant processes

Supports improved modeling for neutrino oscillation experiments

Abstract

Neutrino-induced pion production constitutes an important contribution to neutrino-nucleus scattering cross sections at intermediate energies. A deep understanding of this process is mandatory for a correct interpretation of neutrino-oscillation experiments. We aim at contributing to the ongoing effort to understand the various experimental results obtained by different collaborations in a wide range of energies. In particular, in this work we analyze recent MiniBooNE and MINERvA charged-current neutrino 1-pion production data. We use a relativistic theoretical approach which accounts for resonant and non-resonant 1-pion production contributions.