How do branching ratios affect neutrino fluxes at Earth?

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The discussion centers on the necessity of understanding branching ratios to calculate neutrino fluxes at Earth. Participants confirm that these ratios are essential for determining the total number of neutrinos produced and emphasize that the question specifically requires calculating the flux from each branch. The clarity of the question indicates a straightforward approach to solving it using the provided ratios.

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Hello!
I've got this question (attached as jpg) about the neutrino fluxes at earth. I don't know how to use the branching ratios in order to solve it. (Do I really need these ratios?)

Thanks.
Ted.
 

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ted1986 said:
Hello!
I've got this question (attached as jpg) about the neutrino fluxes at earth. I don't know how to use the branching ratios in order to solve it. (Do I really need these ratios?)

Thanks.
Ted.

Simple answer is yes you do. Question involves thinking about what the ratios mean and say about the total number of neutrinos produced.
 
qraal said:
Simple answer is yes you do. Question involves thinking about what the ratios mean and say about the total number of neutrinos produced.

Plus the wording of the question indicates you are to work out the flux from each branch. Doesn't get more straightforward than that.
 

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