Speaker
Prof.
Joshua Spitz
(University of Michigan)
Description
The discovery of a light sterile neutrino would have profound implications for particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. A number of anomalous neutrino measurements at short distances may be indicative of the active neutrinos mixing to at least one sterile flavor. A worldwide program, involving reactor, source, and accelerator-based experiments is currently underway and searching for these possible new oscillations. This talk will provide an overview and status of this crucial experimental effort, with a focus on accelerator-based searches. The impactful non-oscillation physics and R&D associated with these experiments will also be covered.
Primary author
Prof.
Joshua Spitz
(University of Michigan)
