Category Archives: Neutrinos

Cassiopeia A

Posted on September 29, 2011 by PlatoHagel

In conclusion, we have a rich panorama of experiments that all make use of neutrinos as probes of exotic phenomena as well as processes which we have to measure better to gain understanding of fundamental physics as well as gather … Continue reading →

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Measurement of the neutrino velocity with the OPERA detector

Posted on September 23, 2011 by PlatoHagel

Scanning results tau decays New results from OPERA on neutrino propertieslive from Main Amphitheatre. “This result comes as a complete surprise,” said OPERA spokesperson, Antonio Ereditato of the University of Bern. “After many months of studies and cross checks we … Continue reading →

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Geo-neutrinos

Posted on April 22, 2011 by PlatoHagel

The main geophysical and geochemical processes that have driven the evolution of the Earth are strictly bound by the planet̓s energy budget. The current flux of energy entering the Earth’s atmosphere is well known: the main contribution comes from solar … Continue reading →

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Linking Experiments

Posted on March 30, 2010 by PlatoHagel

Illustration: Sandbox Studio   The first round of physics Nine proposals are under consideration for the initial suite of physics experiments at DUSEL, and scientists have received $21 million in NSF funding to refine them. The proposals cover four areas … Continue reading →

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A first look at the Earth interior from the Gran Sasso underground laboratory

Posted on March 22, 2010 by PlatoHagel

The Gran Sasso National Laboratory (LNGS) is one of four INFN national laboratories. It is the largest underground laboratory in the world for experiments in particle physics, particle astrophysics and nuclear astrophysics. It is used as a worldwide facility by … Continue reading →

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Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay

Posted on March 19, 2010 by PlatoHagel

“You don’t see what you’re seeing until you see it,” Dr. Thurston said, “but when you do see it, it lets you see many other things.Elusive Proof, Elusive Prover: A New Mathematical Mystery The Enriched Xenon Observatory is an experiment … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Behavior of Neutrinos sent Straight through the Earth

Posted on December 24, 2009 by PlatoHagel

This rendering depicts the future NOvA detector facility on the property. Rendering by Holabird & Root. The NOνA experiment, a collaboration of over 180 scientists from some 28 institutions, will be the world’s most advanced neutrino experiment. NOvA physicists will … Continue reading →

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SuperCDMS An Improvement on Detection

Posted on December 14, 2009 by PlatoHagel

So far no WIMP interaction has been observed, so the sensitivity needs to be improved further. This will be achieved by increasing the total detector mass (and with this the probability that a WIMP interacts in the detector) and at … Continue reading →

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Bringing the Heavens Down to Earth

Posted on February 3, 2009 by PlatoHagel

“We all are of the citizens of the Sky” Camille Flammarion The Flammarion woodcut. Flammarion’s caption translates to “A medieval missionary tells that he has found the point where heaven and Earth meet…” The widely circulated woodcut of a man … Continue reading →

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Permanence of Fact in Literature

Posted on January 29, 2009 by PlatoHagel

John Updike in 1955. John Hoyer Updike (18 March 1932 – 27 January 2009) was an American novelist, poet, short story writer, art critic, and literary critic. Updike’s most famous work is his Rabbit series (Rabbit, Run; Rabbit Redux; Rabbit … Continue reading →

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