oscillation parameters

Oscillation parameters describe how neutrinos change from one type to another as they travel, which is a key aspect of their behavior. These include differences in their masses (mass-squared differences) and how strongly they mix (mixing angles). Together, these parameters determine the probability of a neutrino changing flavor over a given distance and energy. Understanding these parameters helps scientists learn about fundamental particle properties and tests the Standard Model of physics. In essence, they tell us how neutrinos oscillate, or switch identities, as they move through space.