September Meeting: "Exploring the Universe Through Ultra-High Energy Neutrinos"

Name: September Meeting: "Exploring the Universe Through Ultra-High Energy Neutrinos"
Start: 2024-09-24T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Hyde Memorial Observatory

Schedule

Tue Sep 24 2024 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Hyde Memorial Observatory | Lincoln, NE

The September Program will be "Cosmic Messengers: Exploring the Universe Through Ultra-High Energy Neutrinos" by Ilya Kravchenko, Professor and Vice Chair, Dept of Physics and Astronomy at UNL.
In the evolving field of modern astronomy, scientists are expanding their view of the cosmos beyond traditional telescopes that detect visible light or electromagnetic waves of other frequencies. Today, we are using a variety of methods to observe astrophysical phenomena, including the detection of cosmic rays, neutrinos, and gravitational waves. This talk will focus on the realm of neutrino astronomy, where we seek to uncover the secrets of the universe by detecting ultra-high energy neutrinos emitted from the most powerful cosmic accelerators, such as Active Galactic Nuclei. We will explore the groundbreaking experiments that operate massive detectors in natural environments like polar ice, equipped with optical and radio sensors. Notable examples include the IceCube experiment at the South Pole and emerging radio-based experiments in Antarctica and Greenland. We will discuss the principles behind of ultra-high energy neutrino detection, and highlight some of the most exciting recent results in this cutting-edge field.