Exploring the Mysterious World of Neutrinos
Neutrinos, elusive cosmic particles with three flavors, play a crucial role in the universe. Researchers reveal how collapsing massive stars can serve as a 'neutrino collider,' shedding light on their interactions and potential outcomes. The study, led by UC San Diego scientists and collaborators, opens new avenues for understanding these enigmatic particles.
Neutrinos are elementary particles that come in three flavors: electron, muon, and tau. Despite being elusive, they play a crucial role in the universe, especially in the collapse of massive stars. These particles are difficult to study in the lab due to their elusive nature.
A team of researchers from the Network for Neutrinos, Nuclear Astrophysics, and Symmetries (N3AS), including members from UC San Diego, have proposed that collapsing massive stars can serve as a 'neutrino collider.' As the stars collapse, neutrinos interact with each other, potentially leading to the formation of neutron stars or black holes.
The upcoming Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) at Fermi National Accelerator Lab could provide insights into these interactions. The study, led by UC San Diego researchers and collaborators, was published in Physical Review Letters on June 18, 2025.
According to the source: Mirage News.
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