Speaker: Dr. Peter B. Denton (Brookhaven National Lab)

Abstract:

In particle physics, there exist two regions: the Standard Model, which is fairly complete, and the new physics sector, which is completely unknown. In between and overlapping with both of these is neutrino physics. In this colloquium, I will discuss some algorithmic and theoretical advances to improve our understanding of three-flavor oscillations. I will also discuss how new physics can complicate the oscillation picture. Finally, I will show how astrophysical environments can tell us more about neutrinos and how neutrinos can tell us more about astrophysical environments.