Collective flavor transitions of supernova neutrinos

We give a very brief overview of collective effects in neutrino oscillations in core collapse supernovae where refractive effects of neutrinos on themselves can considerably modify flavor oscillations, with possible repercussions for future supernova neutrino detection. We discuss synchronized and bipolar oscillations, the role of energy and angular neutrino modes, as well as three-flavor effects. We close with a short summary and some open questions.
Comment: 6 pages, 2 figures, proceedings for plenary talk by G.Sigl at NOW2008, Conca Specchiulla, Otranto, Italy, September 2008; added reference for the CP-phase