Facets of Neutrino-Nucleus Interactions
A.B. Balantekin (Wisconsin U., Madison)
TL;DR
This paper reviews various methods for calculating neutrino-nucleus cross sections, emphasizing the importance of accurate nuclear physics inputs for understanding neutrino interactions in astrophysics, cosmology, and potential new physics discoveries.
Contribution
It summarizes different approaches to neutrino-nucleus cross section calculations and discusses their impact on uncovering new physics, especially in the context of the reactor anomaly.
Findings
Improved nuclear physics inputs can enhance neutrino interaction models.
Understanding neutrino interactions is crucial for astrophysics and cosmology.
Refined calculations may help resolve anomalies like the reactor anomaly.
Abstract
Different approaches to the calculation of neutrino-nucleus cross sections are summarized. Potential impact of improving the nuclear physics input into neutrino interactions and cross section calculations on uncovering new physics is discussed using the example of reactor anomaly. Importance of a thorough understanding of neutrino interactions in astrophysics and cosmology is highlighted.
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