Ghost Particles
- IceCube Neutrino Observatory scientists claim to have discovered evidence for astrophysical tau neutrinos.
- Neutrinos are subatomic particles with minimal interaction with matter, allowing them to travel long distances without disturbance.
- Tau neutrinos are especially elusive and difficult to detect, earning them the nickname "ghost particle."
- Seven candidate tau neutrino events were detected in the data with very low expected background, indicating a strong likelihood of their authenticity.
- Astrophysical neutrinos, including tau neutrinos, originate from the farthest reaches beyond our galaxy.
- IceCube Observatory uses strings of digital optical modules (DOMs) embedded deep within Antarctic ice to detect ....
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