Why understanding neutrino interactions is important for oscillation physics
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Uncertainties in knowledge of neutrino interactions directly impact the ability to measure the parameters of neutrino oscillation. Experiments which make use of differing technologies and neutrino beams are sensitive to different uncertainties.
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تاریخ انتشار 2008