Resonant n-n’ oscillations under superstrong magnetic fields

The new mirror matter theory predicts that resonant n−n′ oscillations can occur at super-strong magnetic fields. To our knowledge, super-strong magnetic fields( B ≥ 50 − 100 Tesla), mostly for applied/material sciences, have not been used for search of new physics. Using the super-strong DC and pulsed magnet facilities at Florida State University and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), it is possible to observe resonant n − n′ oscillations as predicted in the mirror matter theory.

Similar to the so-called “matter” effect for neutrino oscillations that solved the solar neutrino puzzle, n − n′ conversion can have the medium effect as well for enhanced resonant oscillations. Such resonant behavior is predicted in super-dense media like the nuclear burning region in massive stars, where the density can be hundreds of times higher than the densest material on Earth. It can also occur under super-strong magnetic fields that are achievable in terrestrial laboratories. Unlike the case in stars, one can fine tune the experimental conditions to precisely test the model in the laboratory. This could open a new possibility of using national high magnetic field facilities, developed for materials science, for fundamental studies in new physics.