Abstract
Neutrinos travel through matter with negligible absorption except in very extreme situations. However, the index of refraction of neutrinos can play an important role in the oscillation of one type of neutrino to another when passing through matter.
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Wolfenstein, L. Transmission of neutrinos through matter. Pramana - J Phys 54, 21–25 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-000-0003-7
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