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Journal Article
Experimental Search for Neutron–Antineutron Oscillation with the Use of Ultra-Cold Neutrons Revisited
2025
Overview
Neutron–antineutron oscillation (nnbar-osc) is a baryon number-violating process and a sensitive probe for physics beyond the standard model. Ultra-cold neutrons (UCNs) are attractive for nnbar-osc searches because of their long storage time, but earlier analyses indicated that phase shifts on wall reflection differ for neutrons and antineutrons, leading to severe decoherence and a loss of sensitivity. Herein, we revisit this problem by numerically solving the time-dependent Schrödinger equation for the two-component n/nbar wave function, explicitly including wall interactions. We show that decoherence can be strongly suppressed by selecting a wall material whose neutron and antineutron optical potentials are nearly equal. Using coherent scattering length data and estimates for antineutrons, we identify a Ni–Al alloy composition that matches the potentials within a few percent while providing a high absolute value, enabling long UCN storage. With such a bottle and an improved UCN source, the sensitivity could reach an oscillation period τnnbar of the order 1010 s, covering most of the range predicted with certain grand unified models. This approach revives the feasibility of high-sensitivity nnbar-osc searches using stored UCNs and offers a clear path to probe baryon number violation far beyond existing limits.
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MDPI AG
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