# Neutrinoless double beta decay and neutrino physics

@article{Rodejohann2012NeutrinolessDB,
title={Neutrinoless double beta decay and neutrino physics},
author={W. Rodejohann},
journal={Journal of Physics G},
year={2012},
volume={39},
pages={124008}
}
The connection of neutrino physics with the neutrinoless double-beta decay is reviewed. After presenting the current status of the Pontecorvo–Maki–Nakagawa–Sakata matrix and the theoretical background of neutrino mass and lepton mixing, we will summarize the various implications of neutrino physics for the double-beta decay. The influence of light sterile neutrinos and other exotic modifications of the three neutrino picture is also discussed.

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