Prospects for Non-Standard Interactions at MiniBooNE

Abstract

MiniBooNE is expected to soon report analysis of their closed data set, and we here consider what effect direct non-standard neutrino interactions would have on their observations. Current direct limits on non-standard interactions make interpretation of a ${\nu }_e$ signal at MiniBooNE as three-flavor oscillations plus direct interactions untenable. However, ${\nu }_{\tau }$ from non-standard interactions at the source could contribute to a ${\nu }_{\mu }$ deficit which may be observable if non-standard interactions are sizable.

6 pages, 2 figures