Generalized neutrino isocurvature
Abstract
Searches for neutrino isocurvature usually constrain a specific linear combination of isocurvature perturbations. In this work, we discuss realistic cosmological scenarios giving rise to neutrino isocurvature. We show that in general both neutrino and matter isocurvature perturbations are generated, whose ratio we parametrize by a newly introduced mixing angle. We obtain the first limits on this new mixing angle from PLANCK data, and discuss novel insights into the early Universe that could be provided by future measurements.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Neutrino Physics Research
Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physical review. D/Physical review. D.
- Publisher
- American Physical Society (APS)
- Volume
- 113
- Issue
- 8
- Publication date
- 25 March 2026
- Language
- EN