Calculating the Energy of a Neutrion

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The energy of a neutrino can be calculated using the same principles as for protons and photons, incorporating both kinetic and rest energy. The relevant equations include Einstein's relativistic energy equation and E = hν, where h is Planck's constant and ν is the frequency. Neutrinos possess a small mass, contributing to their rest energy, which must be accounted for in energy calculations. This discussion confirms that neutrinos, like other particles, can be analyzed through established physical formulas.

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  • Einstein's relativistic energy equation
  • Understanding of kinetic and rest energy
  • Knowledge of Planck's constant (h)
  • Familiarity with wavefunctions in quantum mechanics
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The energy of a proton can be calculated using Einstein's relativistic energy equation (kinetic + rest energy). The energy of a photon can be calculated using E = h nu.

Is there a "formula" for calculating the energy of a neutrino?
 
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yes, the neutrino has as we know now mass, so energy of a neutrino is kinetic + rest energy.
 
edziura said:
The energy of a proton can be calculated using Einstein's relativistic energy equation (kinetic + rest energy). The energy of a photon can be calculated using E = h nu.

The energy of a proton can also be calculated using E = h \nu if we know the frequency \nu of its wavefunction \Psi. The energy of a photon can also be thought of as kinetic plus rest energy, with the rest energy being zero.

Is there a "formula" for calculating the energy of a neutrino?

You can calculate the energy of a neutrino either way, just as with the other two particles. As malawi_glenn noted, neutrinos do have a (small) mass, so they also have a (small) rest energy.
 

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