Deviations to $\mu-\tau$ symmetry in a cobimaximal scenario

TL;DR

This paper explores how Majorana phases influence deviations from $b-c$ symmetry in a cobimaximal neutrino mixing scenario, providing relations that could be tested with future experimental data.

Contribution

It analyzes the impact of Majorana phases on $b-c$ symmetry deviations in cobimaximal mixing, offering potential constraints from upcoming measurements.

Findings

Majorana phases affect $b-c$ symmetry deviations

Derived relations can be tested with future data

Provides constraints on phases from mixing parameter measurements

Abstract

Within the different patterns of the neutrino mixing matrix, the cobimaximal mixing remains a plausible possibility for understanding the flavor structure of neutrinos as it is consistent with current experimental data. Such a pattern is related to a concrete form of the mass matrix, displaying a $\mu-\tau$ reflection symmetry, which has motivated many theoretical investigations in recent years. In this paper, we discuss the effects of the Majorana phases over a $\mu-\tau$ symmetric mass matrix obtained from a cobimaximal mixing matrix. We investigate how these phases could be restricted through deviations from the symmetric scenario and the most precise determinations of the mixing parameters. Some of our relations could be tested with future results.