Dirac Neutrinos
Dirac neutrinos are a type of elementary particle that are predicted to have mass and are associated with the Dirac equation, formulated by physicist Paul Dirac. Unlike Majorana neutrinos, which are their own antiparticles, Dirac neutrinos have distinct particle and antiparticle forms. They are important in the study of particle physics and the Standard Model.
These neutrinos interact very weakly with matter, making them difficult to detect. They are produced in various processes, such as in the sun and during nuclear reactions. Understanding Dirac neutrinos can provide insights into the fundamental forces of nature and the universe's evolution.