We discuss the physics reach of $\beta$-Beams and $\nu$-Factories from a theoretical perspective, having as a guideline the problem of degeneracies. The presence of degenerate solutions in the measure of the neutrino oscillation parameters $\theta_{13}$ and $\delta$ is, in fact, the main problem that have to be addressed in planning future neutrino oscillation experiments. If degeneracies are not (at least partially) solved, it will be almost impossible to perform, at any future facility, precise measurements of $\theta_{13}$ and/or $\delta$. After a pedagogical introduction on why degenerate solutions arise and how we can get rid of them, we analyze the physics reach of current $\beta$-beam and $\nu$-factory configurations. The physics reach of the "standard" \BB is severely affected by degeneracies while a better result can be obtained by higher-$\gamma$ setups. At the \NF the combination of Golden and Silver channels can solve the eightfold degeneracy down to $\sin^2\theta_{13} \le 10^{-3}$

Physics reach of beta-beams and v-factories: the problem of degeneracies

RIGOLIN, STEFANO
2006

Abstract

We discuss the physics reach of $\beta$-Beams and $\nu$-Factories from a theoretical perspective, having as a guideline the problem of degeneracies. The presence of degenerate solutions in the measure of the neutrino oscillation parameters $\theta_{13}$ and $\delta$ is, in fact, the main problem that have to be addressed in planning future neutrino oscillation experiments. If degeneracies are not (at least partially) solved, it will be almost impossible to perform, at any future facility, precise measurements of $\theta_{13}$ and/or $\delta$. After a pedagogical introduction on why degenerate solutions arise and how we can get rid of them, we analyze the physics reach of current $\beta$-beam and $\nu$-factory configurations. The physics reach of the "standard" \BB is severely affected by degeneracies while a better result can be obtained by higher-$\gamma$ setups. At the \NF the combination of Golden and Silver channels can solve the eightfold degeneracy down to $\sin^2\theta_{13} \le 10^{-3}$
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