Where to look for the next neutrino

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the properties of neutrinos, specifically their masses and the potential patterns observed among them. Participants explore the implications of these properties within the framework of the standard model and the nature of neutrino oscillation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests a relationship between the masses of the three known neutrinos, noting a pattern when plotted on a logarithmic scale.
  • Another participant challenges this premise by stating that only mass differences have been measured, not the absolute masses of neutrinos.
  • A different participant questions the nature of neutrino oscillation, asking if it involves "spinning matter."
  • Another reply points out that the assumption of well-known neutrino masses is incorrect, indicating a misunderstanding in the initial claim.
  • One participant expresses hope that the mass of light will not be surprising, implying uncertainty about the implications of neutrino mass.
  • A later reply reminds participants to adhere to forum rules regarding overly speculative posts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach consensus, as there are competing views regarding the measurement and implications of neutrino masses, and the discussion remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the reliance on assumptions about neutrino masses and the nature of their oscillation, which are not universally accepted or confirmed within the discussion.

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Hello,

My first post here, so please be gentle if I make mistakes of any kind...

Has anyone else noticed the relation between the mass under the standard model of the three known neutrinos?

When plotting the difference of mass between the "generations" on a (natural) logarithmic scale, they appear respectively at 4.5 and 6.7 (sorry if this might seem an unusual pattern, but funny things happen in nature - sometime)

Open for comments...

Thanks
 
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Since nobody has measured the neutrino masses, only their mass differences, your premise is incorrect.
 
So when they change "type" en-route, is it just spinning matter or what exactly?
 
That's a non-sequitur. You made the assumption that the masses were well-known. That assumption is incorrect.
 
well, I just hope that the mass of light will not surprise you :-)
 
Please reread the PF Rules on Overly Speculative Posts.
 

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