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Nuclear matrix elements (NME) for exchange of arbitrary mass neutrinos are calculated in the interacting boson model (IBM-2). By combining the NME with the phase space factors (PSF), expected half-lives for neutrinos of mass $m_N$ and…

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology · Physics 2015-12-10 J. Barea , J. Kotila , F. Iachello

Double-beta decay matrix elements (ME) for $^{76}Ge$ are calculated with different quasi random phase approximation (QRPA)-based methods. First, the ME for the two-neutrino mode are computed using two choices for the single particle (s.p.)…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2009-11-06 S. Stoica , H. V. Klapdor-Kleingrothaus

We present a technique for estimating the number of future neutrinoless double-beta decay results using several distinct nuclei to optimize the physics reach of upcoming experiments. We use presently available matrix element calculations…

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology · Physics 2008-11-26 V. M. Gehman , S. R. Elliott

We use coupled-cluster theory and nuclear interactions from chiral effective field theory to compute the nuclear matrix element for the neutrinoless double-beta decay of $^{48}$Ca. Benchmarks with the no-core shell model in several light…

A possible model independent test of the theoretically calculated nuclear matrix elements of $0\nu\beta\beta$-decay is proposed. The test can be accomplished if $0\nu\beta\beta$-decay of three (or more) nuclei is observed. The selection of…

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology · Physics 2007-05-23 S. M. Bilenky , S. T. Petcov

In this work we present the first beyond closure calculation for the neutrinoless double beta decay ($0\nu\beta\beta$) of $^{76}$Ge to the first $2^+$ states of $^{76}$Se. The isospin symmetry restored Quasi-particle random phase…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2021-04-21 Dong-Liang Fang , Amand Faessler

Employing the projected-Hartree-Fock-Bogoliubov (PHFB) model in conjunction with four different parametrizations of pairing plus multipolar effective two body interaction and three different parametrizations of Jastrow short range…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2019-01-08 Yash Kaur Singh , R. Chandra , K. Chaturvedi , Tripti Avasthi , P. K. Raina , P. K. Rath

Neutrinoless double beta decay (\( 0 \nu \beta \beta \)) is a hypothetical nuclear decay mode with important implications. In particular, observation of this decay would demonstrate that the neutrino is a Majorana particle and that lepton…

High Energy Physics - Lattice · Physics 2020-04-17 W. Detmold , D. J. Murphy

We use the axially-deformed Skyrme Quasiparticle Random-Phase Approximation (QRPA) together with the SkM* energy-density functional, both as originally presented and with the time-odd part adjusted to reproduce the Gamow-Teller resonance…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2015-06-12 M. T. Mustonen , J. Engel

The upper limit on the mass of the Majorana neutrino, extracted from the limits on the nonobservation of the neutrinoless double-$\beta$ ($0\nu\beta\beta$) decay, is hampered by uncertainties in the matrix elements of the transition…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2025-09-10 J. Terasaki , O. Civitarese

We present a seminal calculation of the nuclear matrix element for the two-neutrino double beta ($2\nu\beta\beta$) decay of ${}^{48}\text{Ca} \rightarrow {}^{48}\text{Ti}$ using a post-Hartree-Fock (HF) Density Functional Theory-based…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2025-06-17 Jan Miśkiewicz , Maciej Konieczka , Wojciech Satuła

The detection of neutrinoless double-beta decay will establish the Majorana nature of neutrinos. In addition, if the nuclear matrix elements of this process are reliably known, the experimental lifetime will provide precious information…

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology · Physics 2016-05-18 J. Menéndez

Neutrinoless double-beta ($0\nu\beta\beta$) decay and the standard two-neutrino double-beta ($2\nu\beta\beta$) decay of $^{98}$Mo have been studied. The double-beta decay $Q$-value has been determined as $Q_{\beta\beta}=113.668(68)$ keV…

Nuclear Experiment · Physics 2022-03-30 D. A. Nesterenko , L. Jokiniemi , J. Kotila , A. Kankainen , Z. Ge , T. Eronen , S. Rinta-Antila , J. Suhonen

A large Hilbert space is used for the calculation of the nuclear matrix elements governing the light neutrino mass mediated mode of neutrinoless double beta decay of Ge76, Mo100, Cd116, Te128 and Xe136 within the proton-neutron…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2009-10-30 F. Simkovic , J. Schwieger , G. Pantis , Amand Faessler

In anticipation of results from current and future double-beta decay studies, we report a measurement resulting in a 82Se double-beta decay Q-value of 2997.9(3) keV, an order of magnitude more precise than the currently accepted value. We…

We calculate the nuclear matrix elements (NMEs) for neutrinoless double-beta decays ($0\nu\beta\beta$) of $pf$-shell nuclei using the shell model (SM) and energy density functional (EDF) methods. The systematic study of non-physical decays…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2014-08-20 Javier Menéndez , Tomas R. Rodríguez , Gabriel Martínez-Pinedo , Alfredo Poves

The neutrinoless double $\beta$-decay is reviewed. Model independent evidence in favor of neutrino masses and mixing is briefly summarized. The data of the recent experiments on the search for $0\nu\beta\beta$-decay are presented and some…

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology · Physics 2007-05-23 S. M. Bilenky

All existing positive results on two neutrino double beta decay in different nuclei were analyzed. Using the procedure recommended by the Particle Data Group, weighted average values for half-lives of $^{48}$Ca, $^{76}$Ge, $^{82}$Se,…

Nuclear Experiment · Physics 2015-05-20 A. S. Barabash

The neutrinoless double beta decay is a pivotal weak nuclear process that holds the potential to unveil the Majorana nature of neutrinos and predict their absolute masses. In this study, we delve into examining the impact of spin-dependent…

Nuclear Theory · Physics 2024-02-05 S. Sarkar , Y. Iwata

All existing "positive" results on two neutrino double beta decay in different nuclei were analyzed. Using the procedure recommended by the Particle Data Group, weighted average values for half-lives of $^{48}$Ca, $^{76}$Ge, $^{82}$Se,…

Nuclear Experiment · Physics 2010-04-06 A. S. Barabash