Pair production with neutrinos in an intense, background magnetic field

ORAL

Abstract

We present a detailed calculation of the electron-positron production rate for the process $\nu \to \nu e \bar{e}$ in an intense, homogenous, background magnetic field. We compute rates for all neutrino flavors and within the framework of the Standard Model. Such an interaction could be relevant in astrophysical phenomena where neutrinos play a dominant role in energy transport and there exist large magnetic fields. Our presentation includes results for various combinations of Landau-levels over a range of possible incoming neutrino energies and relevant magnetic field strengths.

Authors

  • Todd Tinsley

    Rice University