[Paper Review] Does Neutrino Really Exist ?

Yu. A. Baurov|ArXiv.org|Feb 13, 1997

Neutrino Physics Research1 references3 citations

TL;DR

This paper challenges the existence of neutrinos by proposing a new theoretical framework in which physical space arises from discrete 'byuons'—one-dimensional vectorial objects—forming a vacuum that naturally enforces conservation laws without requiring neutrinos. The author argues that direct neutrino detection experiments and observed β-decay variations stem from a new information channel tied to quantum uncertainty in byuon interactions, suggesting neutrinos may be an unnecessary postulate.

ABSTRACT

An analysis of known experiments on direct and indirect detection of the electron-type neutrino and antineutrino has been made. The analysis based on a new hypothesis that the observed physical space is formed from a finite set of byuons, "one-dimensional vectorial objects". It is shown in the article that the hypothesis for existence of neutrinos advanced by Pauli on the basis of an analysis of the conservation laws, is not unquestionable since the fulfillment of these laws may be secured by the physical space itself (physical vacuum) being the lowest energy state of a discrete oscillating system originating in the course of byuon interaction. This effect is analogous to that of Mössbauer. The direct experiments on detecting neutrinos are explained from the existence of a new information channel due to the uncertainty interval for coordinate of the four-contact byuon interaction forming the interior geometry of elementary particles and their properties. Given are also the results of an experiment on observation of cyclic variations of the $β$-decay rate, which confirm the existence of said new information channel.

Motivation & Objective

• To re-express conservation laws in particle physics without postulating neutrinos.
• To explain direct and indirect neutrino detection experiments as artifacts of a new information channel in quantum vacuum.
• To account for cyclic variations in β-decay rates through a novel mechanism rooted in byuon interaction geometry.
• To propose an alternative to the Pauli neutrino hypothesis based on discrete oscillating vacuum structure.
• To reinterpret experimental data as evidence for vacuum dynamics rather than new particles.

Proposed method

• Proposes a new physical model where space emerges from a finite set of 'byuons'—one-dimensional vectorial objects—forming a discrete, oscillating system.
• Introduces the idea that the physical vacuum, as the ground state of this system, can enforce conservation laws without neutrino emission.
• Models the four-contact byuon interaction as the origin of elementary particle geometry and properties, with inherent coordinate uncertainty enabling a new information channel.
• Draws analogy to the Mössbauer effect to justify recoil-free energy transfer in the vacuum structure.
• Analyzes experimental data on β-decay rate variations as evidence for this new channel.
• Uses a phenomenological approach grounded in quantum uncertainty and discrete space to reinterpret neutrino detection events.

Experimental results

Research questions

• RQ1 Can conservation laws in beta decay be satisfied without the emission of neutrinos, via vacuum dynamics alone?
• RQ2 Do direct neutrino detection experiments actually probe a new quantum information channel rather than the presence of neutrinos?
• RQ3 Can cyclic variations in β-decay rates be explained by a discrete vacuum structure with byuon interactions?
• RQ4 Is the Pauli neutrino hypothesis still necessary if the vacuum itself can mediate conservation laws?
• RQ5 What role does coordinate uncertainty in byuon interactions play in generating observable physical effects?

Key findings

• The paper concludes that neutrinos are not required to satisfy energy and momentum conservation in beta decay, as the vacuum structure formed by byuons can fulfill these roles.
• Direct neutrino detection experiments are reinterpreted as evidence of a new information channel arising from uncertainty in four-contact byuon interactions.
• Cyclic variations in β-decay rates are explained as a consequence of this new channel, not external influences.
• The hypothesis provides a mechanism analogous to the Mössbauer effect, allowing recoil-free energy transfer in the vacuum.
• The model suggests that the physical vacuum, as a discrete oscillating system, can account for all observed phenomena attributed to neutrinos.
• The paper claims that the existence of neutrinos is not unquestionable, given that conservation laws can be maintained by the vacuum itself.