Robert Lea is a science journalist in the U.K. whose articles have been published in Physics World, New Scientist, Astronomy Magazine, All About Space, Newsweek and ZME Science. He also writes about science communication for Elsevier and the European Journal of Physics. Rob holds a bachelor of science degree in physics and astronomy from the U.K.
The IceCube neutrino observatory embebbed in ice at the south pole a diagram of photons from a neutrino interaction and tau lepton decay detected by digital optical modulesAstronomers using the IceCube observatory, which is buried deep within the ice of the south pole, have detected seven elusive and exotic"ghost particle" candidates as they streamed through Earth.
More specifically, when high-energy astrophysical tau neutrinos interact with molecules, they create characteristic light emissions, including a distinctive double cascade event that produces two peaks in light levels detected by DOMs.In the past, IceCube managed to catch tantalizing hints of those tau-neutrino signatures, but Cowen and colleagues wanted to really pinpoint the elusive particles.
Other neutrino flavors can be detected in"real-time" by IceCube, but the facility currently can't do this for tau neutrinos. Rather, hunting these particular cosmic ghosts requires poring through a decade of archival data.
"All in all, this exciting discovery comes with the intriguing possibility of leveraging tau neutrinos to uncover new physics," Cowen concluded. to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at:Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands
Robert Lea is a science journalist in the U.K. whose articles have been published in Physics World, New Scientist, Astronomy Magazine, All About Space, Newsweek and ZME Science. He also writes about science communication for Elsevier and the European Journal of Physics. Rob holds a bachelor of science degree in physics and astronomy from the U.K.’s Open University. Follow him on Twitter @sciencef1rst.
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