Neutrino Oscillations in a "Predictive" SUSY GUT

Abstract

New data on neutrino masses is very exciting. It is the first evidence for physics beyond the standard model. In this talk we discuss this data and how it may (or may not) be used to constrain theories of charged fermion masses. The talk is divided into two parts. In part I, we briefly discuss the theoretical framework for fermion masses and mixing angles as well as some of the most salient data for neutrino oscillations. In part II, we define the framework of a "predictive" theory of fermion masses. We then consider a particular theory which makes significant testable predictions.