Neutrino energy from beta+ decay

[Opiacy]

I'm trying to understand the energy spectrum of neutrinos ejected from the sun. Any suggestions on a book that covers this aspect of beta+ decay? I'm just not sure how to treat the kinematics of a fusion reaction or decay- only collisions. Thanks.

 

[Vanadium 50]

I'm trying to understand the energy spectrum of neutrinos ejected from the sun. Any suggestions on a book that covers this aspect of beta+ decay?

That won't be terribly helpful. There are many, many processes that occur in the sun, and beta+ decay is only one small part of one of them: the 8B stage of the ppIII chain. You'll need to understand the entire Standard Solar Model to understand the energy spectrum of solar neutrinos. John Bahcall wrote a number of review articles; that would be a good starting point.

 

[sir-pinski]

One book that covers the energy spectrum of neutrinos ejected from the sun is "Neutrinos in Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology" by Zuber. This book discusses the physics of neutrinos in various contexts, including their production in nuclear reactions such as beta+ decay. It also covers the kinematics of these reactions and how they contribute to the energy spectrum of neutrinos.

In terms of understanding the energy spectrum of neutrinos from beta+ decay in the sun, it is important to consider the different types of neutrinos that are produced. In addition to electron neutrinos, which are the most abundant type produced in beta+ decay, there are also muon neutrinos and tau neutrinos. Each type has a different energy spectrum and understanding the relative contributions of each type is important for studying the overall energy spectrum.

In terms of treating the kinematics of fusion reactions or decay-only collisions, it is important to consider conservation laws such as energy and momentum. These laws dictate the resulting energies and momenta of the particles involved in the reaction. Additionally, understanding the underlying nuclear reactions and the energy levels involved can also provide insight into the energy spectrum of neutrinos.

Overall, studying the energy spectrum of neutrinos from beta+ decay in the sun is a complex and fascinating topic. I would recommend exploring various resources, such as books and research articles, to gain a deeper understanding of this subject.