Neutrino-electron scattering theory

Standard model predictions for neutrino-electron scattering cross-sections, including effects of electroweak radiative corrections, are reviewed. The sensitivity of these quantities to neutrino dipole moments, Z' bosons and dynamical symmetry breaking is described. Neutrino indices of refraction in matter are also discussed. A perspective on future initiatives with intense neutrino sources, such as from stopped pion decays at a neutron spallation source, superbeams or neutrino factories, is given.