Covariant density functional theory: Inclusive charged current neutrino-nucleus reactions

Abstract

Covariant Density Functional Theory (CDFT) is used to investigate inclusive neutrino–nucleus cross-sections. The ground state of the even– even nucleus (N_s19Z) is obtained as the static solutions of the Relativistic Hartree–Bogoliubov (RHB) equations and the final states of the odd–odd nucleus (N _s13_s171048576_s19 1_s19Z _s16 1) as well as the relevant transition probabilities are calculated in the Relativistic Quasiparticle Random Phase Approximation (RQRPA). The weak lepton–hadron interaction is expressed in the standard current–current form.