Status and Prospects of the Search for Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay of $^{76}$Ge

TL;DR

This paper reviews fifty years of research on neutrinoless double beta decay of $^{76}$Ge, highlighting recent GERDA experiment results and discussing future prospects in the field.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of experimental progress and future outlooks in the search for neutrinoless double beta decay of $^{76}$Ge.

Findings

Recent GERDA results set new limits on decay half-life.

Fifty years of research have advanced understanding of neutrino properties.

The outlook discusses potential future experiments and technological developments.

Abstract

This paper presents a review of the search for neutrinoless double beta decay of $^{76}$Ge with emphasis on the recent results of the GERDA experiment. It includes an appraisal of fifty years of research on this topic as well as an outlook.