Measuring Neutrinoless Double Electron Capture with $^{124}$Xe in Xenon Experiments

ORAL

Abstract

The neutrinoless double-electron capture (0$\nu e^-e^-$ capture) involves Majorana neutrinos and it is an alternative decay mode in $\beta\beta$ decay. It would violate lepton number conservation and mark physics beyond the Standard Model if it is observed. This paper will discuss the possible signature and sensitivity for measuring 0$\nu e^-e^-$ capture with $^{124}$Xe in Xenon Experiments.

*The state of South Dakota and NSF PHY-0758120.

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Authors

  • Jason Spaans

    • The University of South Dakota

  • Dongming Mei

    • The University of South Dakota
    • Assistant Professor
    • University of South Dakota

  • Chao Zhang

    • The University of South Dakota
    • University of South Dakota