Is the solar neutrino flux deficient
Abstract
The solar neutrino problem is reviewed. The failure to detect the predicted level of neutrino emission from the sun is examined. Possible explanations for the discrepancy are considered. In addition, the solar plasma environment is examined to find if the assumed Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution of ion velocities can be deficient either because of a drain of ions involved in nuclear reactions or because of a space correlation effected by the Coulomb repulsion. It is concluded that neither effect changes the standard predictions of solar neutrino emission. The spatial correlation description is shown to be equivalent to the standard analysis. Recent experimental results which may reveal clues to the puzzle are noted.
- Publication:
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Earth and Extraterrestrial Sciences
- Pub Date:
- 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976EExSc...3...43S
- Keywords:
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- Abundance;
- Nuclear Fusion;
- Solar Flux;
- Solar Neutrinos;
- Argon Isotopes;
- Boron Isotopes;
- Maxwell-Boltzmann Density Function;
- Radioactive Decay;
- Solar Wind;
- Velocity Distribution