Exploring Double Beta Decay: Probing Fundamental Properties of Neutrinos and Beyond
A special issue of Universe (ISSN 2218-1997). This special issue belongs to the section "High Energy Nuclear and Particle Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 1411
Special Issue Editor
2. Istituto Nazionale Fisica Nucleare (INFN), Section of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
Interests: nuclear and subnuclear physics; astroparticle physics; underground physics; detectors developments
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to present recent and possible future developments in the field of double beta decay modes, which have very long half-lives and, therefore, are very difficult to observe in the laboratory. In particular, highly radiopure materials and deep underground laboratories, as well as materials that are enriched in specific radionuclides and sophisticated tools, are needed to achieve adequate suppression of background radiation. On the other hand, theoretical efforts are needed to highlight several related aspects, in particular topics such as the elements of the nuclear matrix, which represent the nuclear structure and cannot be measured separately. These topics must be evaluated theoretically and, due to the multifaceted nature of the problem, the results may differ by several factors, which has implications in the field.
This Special Issue is open to experimental investigations and theoretical calculations related to the various modes of double beta decay, as well as to developments in the areas of dedicated detectors and methodologies.
Prof. Dr. Rita Bernabei
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- experimental and theoretical topics on double beta decay modes
- low-background detectors and methodologies
- nuclear matrix
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