Unveiling the Enigmatic Neutrino-Photon Interactions

Neutrinos, elusive particles that typically pass through matter without interacting, may actually interact with light in powerful magnetic fields found in plasma surrounding stars, according to new calculations. This discovery could help explain why the Sun's atmosphere is hotter than its surface and provide insights into fundamental particle physics. Neutrinos, which are abundant in the Universe, have minimal mass and rarely interact with matter. The research suggests that under extreme conditions, neutrinos can interact with photons, releasing energy that heats up the solar corona. Further investigations are planned to explore how neutrinos and photons exchange energy in extreme environments.