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Neutrinoless double beta-decay

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The neutrinoless double β-decay of nuclei is reviewed. We discuss neutrino mixing and 3 × 3 PMNS neutrino mixing matrix. Basic theory of neutrinoless double β-decay is presented in some details. Results of different calculations of nuclear matrix element are discussed. Experimental situation is considered. The Appendix is dedicated to E. Majorana (brief biography and his paper in which the theory of Majorana particles is given)

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Bilenky, S.M. Neutrinoless double beta-decay. Phys. Part. Nuclei 41, 690–715 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063779610050035

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