Projected sensitivity of the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment to the $0νββ$ decay of $^{136}$Xe
2020
The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment will enable a neutrinoless double beta decay
search in parallel to the main science goal of discovering dark matter particle
interactions. We report the expected LZ sensitivity to $^{136}$Xe neutrinoless
double beta decay, taking advantage of the significant ($>$600 kg) $^{136}$Xe
mass contained within the active volume of LZ without isotopic enrichment.
After 1000 live-days, the median exclusion sensitivity to the half-life of
$^{136}$Xe is projected to be 1.06$\times$10$^{26}$ years (90% confidence
level), similar to existing constraints. We also report the expected
sensitivity of a possible subsequent dedicated exposure using 90% enrichment
with $^{136}$Xe at 1.06$\times$10$^{27}$ years.
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