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science1 month ago•14 min saved

Antarctic Ice Becomes a World-Scale Neutrino Telescope

IceCube is a cubic-kilometer neutrino detector buried in the South Pole ice, using 5,160 photomultiplier modules on 86 strings to detect Cherenkov light from neutrino interactions. By using the Earth as a filter, it can observe high-energy neutrinos from across the sky, turning the planet into a giant telescope. Since 2013 it has identified extraterrestrial neutrinos and linked sources such as TXS 0506+056 and NGC 1068, and in 2023 mapped the Milky Way in high-energy neutrinos. Deep ice, calibration LEDs, and hot-water drilling enabled its deployment, after which sensors remained inaccessible.

via Space Daily|

#antarctica #cherenkov #detector

science3 months ago•38 min saved

Orbiting Neutrino Detector Opens New Window on the Cosmos

Scientists have launched the world’s first space-based neutrino detector into orbit, a milestone for neutrino astronomy. The instrument is designed to capture high-energy neutrinos from cosmic sources, offering new insights into extreme astrophysical events and the fundamental workings of the universe.

via Yahoo|

#astrophysics #detector #launch

science7 months ago•3 min saved

Decade-Long Detector Unveils Cosmic Ghosts

China's Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), after 17 years of development, has begun operations and achieved unprecedented precision in detecting neutrinos, potentially solving key questions about their mass hierarchy and advancing our understanding of fundamental physics.

via Indian Defence Review|

#detector #juno #neutrinos

science10 months ago•3 min saved

Small Device Promises New Insights into the Universe

Researchers have developed a compact detector using optical cavities and atomic clocks to sense gravitational waves in the milli-Hertz range, potentially revealing unseen black hole activity and early-universe signals, and offering a faster alternative to future space missions like LISA.

via SciTechDaily|

#black-holes #cosmic-events #detector

science1 year ago•5 min saved

Scientists Develop Advanced Detectors to Uncover Elusive Dark Matter

Scientists are deploying a new highly sensitive dark matter detector deep beneath the French Alps to expand the search for potential dark matter particles, especially lighter ones like electrons, using advanced silicon CCD technology to detect smaller energy signals and potentially uncover new particles beyond current theories.

via Space|

#dark-matter #detector #french-alps

science1 year ago•5 min saved

Scientists Prepare to Expand Dark Matter Search with New Weapon

Scientists are deploying a new highly sensitive underground detector in the French Alps to expand the search for dark matter particles, especially lighter ones like electrons, which previous methods may have missed. This detector uses advanced silicon CCD technology to detect tiny energy signals from potential dark matter interactions, aiming to uncover or rule out certain dark matter candidates and deepen our understanding of this mysterious universe component.

via yahoo.com|

#dark-matter #detector #french-alps

science1 year ago•8 min saved

Unveiling Neutron's Secret Layers of Matter

Scientists at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility have made a breakthrough in understanding the internal structure of neutrons, revealing how quarks and gluons contribute to nucleon spin. This was achieved using a new Central Neutron Detector, developed over a decade, which allowed the first direct detection of neutrons in deeply virtual Compton scattering (DVCS) reactions. The findings, published in Physical Review Letters, advance nuclear physics by providing insights into the spin structure of nucleons and addressing the 'nucleon spin crisis.'

via SciTechDaily|

#detector #neutron #nuclear-physics

science1 year ago•6 min saved

New Neutron Insights Reveal Nucleon Structure and Spin

A new neutron measurement using the Central Neutron Detector at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility has provided insights into the internal structure and spin of nucleons. This experiment, led by Silvia Niccolai and her team, marks the first time deeply virtual Compton scattering (DVCS) on the neutron has been directly detected, allowing researchers to access the generalized parton distribution (GPD) E. This advancement helps in understanding the contribution of quarks to nucleon spin, addressing the 'nucleon spin crisis.'

via Phys.org|

#detector #neutron #nucleon

science-and-technology2 years ago•8 min saved

"Neutrino Detector Testing for Nonproliferation and Fundamental Physics Commences"

Testing has commenced on a new neutrino detector called Eos, designed to enhance sensitivity and capabilities for detecting antineutrinos, which are difficult to detect but can help monitor nuclear activities and materials remotely. The detector, a hybrid of liquid scintillator and Cherenkov emission techniques, aims to improve precision and resolution for understanding energy deposition and direction of neutrinos. The prototype may aid in detecting clandestine production of bomb-grade material and could potentially be used in future neutrino physics projects.

via Phys.org|

#detector #eos #neutrino