Is there a difference between an electron anti-neutrino and a positron neutrino?

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Is an electron anti neutrino and a positron neutrino the same thing?

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Jul 31, 2015

Yes, technically, but I've never seen the phrase "positron neutrino" actually used by anyone before. Using "positron neutrino" would probably confuse most people.

Is there a difference between an electron anti-neutrino and a positron neutrino?

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