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- 1Neutrino hunter working in Antarctic ice wins Nobel physics prize▼Scientist who hunts mysterious ghost particles in the Antarctic ice wins Nobel Prize for physics
A scientist known for detecting neutrinos, elusive subatomic particles often called ghost particles, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for work carried out with detectors embedded in the Antarctic ice. Outlets worldwide are carrying the announcement, highlighting how the research tracks rare particles passing through Earth to unlock secrets about the universe.
- 2IceCube scientist explains Nobel-winning neutrino detector technology●A Scientist Working on the 'IceCube' Neutrino Detector Explains the Nobel Prize-Winning Technology https://www.wired.com
A scientist working on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory has explained the technology behind the Nobel Prize-winning detection of neutrinos. IceCube, buried in ice at the South Pole, detects ghostly subatomic particles to study cosmic phenomena. The piece offers an accessible look at how the detector operates and its connection to the physics breakthrough honoured with the Nobel Prize.