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science1 year ago•2 min saved

"Scientists Detect Seven Ghost Particles Piercing Through Earth"

Scientists at the IceCube Observatory have detected seven astrophysical tau neutrinos, also known as "ghost particles," piercing through Earth after 9.7 years of observation. These high-energy neutrinos, which travel at speeds close to that of light, serve as messengers from cosmic sources near the Milky Way. The discovery expands the sample of tau neutrinos and provides a strong confirmation of IceCube's earlier detection of the diffuse astrophysical neutrino flux, offering new insights into particle physics and neutrino oscillations.

via NDTV|

#astrophysical-tau-neutrinos #cosmic-messengers #icecube-observatory

science1 year ago•4 min saved

"Discovery of 7 Exotic 'Ghost Particles' Piercing Through Earth"

Scientists using the IceCube observatory at the South Pole have detected seven elusive and exotic "ghost particle" candidates, likely astrophysical tau neutrinos, as they passed through Earth. Neutrinos are nearly mass-less particles that rarely interact with matter, making them difficult to detect. The discovery of these tau neutrinos could serve as a new type of cosmic messenger and may lead to uncovering new physics. The research has been accepted for publication in the journal Physical Review Letters.

via Space.com|

#astrophysical-tau-neutrinos #cosmic-messengers #ghost-particles

astronomy2 years ago•7 min saved

Mapping the Cosmos: Astronomers Harness Neutrinos for Sight

Astronomers have created the first map of the Milky Way using neutrinos, marking a milestone in the field of neutrino astronomy. The IceCube observatory at the South Pole detected neutrinos over a ten-year period and determined their origin to be the center of the Milky Way. Neutrinos, which are the lightest elementary particles in the universe, can provide insights into inaccessible areas such as the dense matter swirling around supermassive black holes. The study also revealed that most high-energy neutrinos come from interstellar space rather than the Milky Way itself. Further data and upgrades to the observatory may help uncover the sources of cosmic rays and reveal new physics.

via Nature.com|

#astronomy #cosmic-rays #icecube-observatory

science2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unveiling the Enigmatic Milky Way: Neutrino Particles Reveal a Spectacular View"

The first-ever view of the Milky Way galaxy through the lens of neutrino particles has been achieved using data collected by the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica. Neutrinos, which have very low mass and weak interactions with matter, provide a new window for studying cosmic rays and highly energetic processes in our galaxy. The IceCube observatory, buried deep in the Antarctic ice, detected neutrinos through Cherenkov radiation emitted by charged particles created by cosmic ray collisions in the galaxy. The breakthrough detection opens the door to a more detailed understanding of our galactic home.

via Phys.org|

#astrophysics #cosmic-rays #icecube-observatory