Double Beta Decay with Vector Majorons

Abstract

We consider the possibility that neutrinoless double beta decay may occur in models with unbroken lepton number via the emission of a massive gauge boson with electron lepton number $-2$. We determine the shape of the $\beta \beta$ sum energy spectrum as a function of the gauge coupling, independent of model-specific details. We discuss our results in light of the persistent experimental claims that excess events are observed near but below the spectrum endpoint of several elements.

6 pages (LaTeX, with the macro HUTP.sty included), 1 Topdrawer figure not included, available upon request, Harvard University Preprint HUTP-93/A007

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