V. K. B. Kota

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V. K. B. Kota's research program investigates fundamental questions in nuclear physics, with a particular focus on neutrino physics and nuclear structure. This work involves sophisticated theoretical calculations and collaborations that aim to understand the interactions of neutrinos with atomic nuclei and the properties of nuclear matter. Recent publications explore coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering (CE$ u$NS) event rates for various detector materials, including Germanium, Zinc, and Silicon. Additionally, Kota has conducted large-scale shell-model studies on two-neutrino double beta decay for a range of isotopes, including $^{82}$Se, $^{94}$Zr, $^{108}$Cd, $^{124}$Sn, $^{128}$Te, $^{130}$Te, $^{136}$Xe, and $^{150}$Nd. The research also delves into nuclear spectroscopy, examining SU(3) algebras within the interacting boson model and shell model, and exploring proxy-SU(4) symmetry in specific mass regions. Further investigations include cross sections for neutral-current neutrino scattering on Molybdenum isotopes and the scattering of Weakly Interacting Massive Particles from Sodium and Argon. Kota's work is characterized by a strong theoretical foundation, evidenced by a significant publication record and citation count, reflecting a sustained contribution to the field.

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• h-index: 27
• Publications: 250
• Citations: 3,027