Correlations and Distinguishability Challenges in Supernova Models: Insights from Future Neutrino Detectors

2024/01/04 by M. M. Saez, Ermal Rrapaj, Saez, Maria Manuela +7
Physics and Astronomy · #Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena #FOS: Physical sciences #High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena (astro-ph.HE) #Neutrino Physics Research #Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2401.02531

openalex publication_date 2024/01/04 · openalex created_date 2024/01/13 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

This paper explores core-collapse supernovae as crucial targets for neutrino telescopes, addressing uncertainties in their simulation results. We comprehensively analyze eighteen modern simulations and discriminate among supernova models using realistic detectors and interactions. A significant correlation between the total neutrino energy and cumulative counts, driven by massive lepton neutrinos and oscillations, is identified, particularly noticeable with the DUNE detector. Bayesian techniques indicate strong potential for model differentiation during a Galactic supernova event, with HK excelling in distinguishing models based on equation of state, progenitor mass, and mixing scheme.

Related

• Study of core collapse neutrino signals and constraints on neutrino masses from a future Galactic Supernova
• Old Data, New Forensics: The First Second of SN 1987A Neutrino Emission
• Supernova Neutrinos and the absolute scale of neutrino masses - a Bayesian approach
• Predicted Neutrino Signal Features of Core-Collapse Supernovae
• Sensitivity Study of Supernova Neutrinos for Mass Hierarchy