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13C → 13N + 2e- (for 0νββ)

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Carbon-13 is not commonly studied for 0νββ decay due to its relatively low atomic mass and unfavorable Q-value. The more commonly studied isotopes have higher Q-values and larger nuclear matrix elements. co3 0nu

However, if we still explore this:

While 13C could theoretically undergo 0νββ decay, there are no ongoing or planned experiments focused on this specific process due to its unfavorable characteristics. The search for 0νββ decay remains an active area of research in particle physics, with several experiments currently operating or planned to study this phenomenon in more promising nuclei. 13C → 13N + 2e- (for 0νββ) or

13C → 13N + 2e- + 2ν̅e (for 2νββ) co3 0nu