Neutrino detector
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Neutrino detector
Neutrino detector. Researcher checking a photomultiplier tube (PMT) in the Borexino neutrino detector. Neutrinos are elementary particles produced by nuclear reactions in stars and in supernova explosions. The stainless steel sphere contains 2200 PMTs that detect the flash of light when a neutrino hits the liquid core of the detector (not seen). The aim of the Borexino detector is to measure neutrino flux from the Sun. Photographed at the Gran Sasso Laboratories, Abruzzo, Italy. The laboratories are located 1400 metres underground and are accessed from a 10 kilometre long road tunnel. The rock overlay shields the laboratories from cosmic rays
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This print showcases a researcher diligently inspecting a photomultiplier tube (PMT) within the remarkable Borexino neutrino detector. Neutrinos, these enigmatic elementary particles generated by nuclear reactions in stars and supernova explosions, are the focus of this cutting-edge research. Enclosed within a robust stainless steel sphere lie 2200 PMTs that detect the luminous burst when a neutrino collides with the liquid core of the detector, although unseen in this image. Located deep beneath the surface at Gran Sasso Laboratories in Abruzzo, Italy, this extraordinary facility resides 1400 meters underground. Accessible through an extensive 10-kilometer road tunnel, it is shielded from cosmic rays by layers of rock overlay. The laboratories serve as an astronomical sanctuary for scientists to explore various aspects of cosmology and astrophysics. The primary objective of Borexino is to meticulously measure neutrino flux emanating from our radiant Sun. This ambitious endeavor requires state-of-the-art sensors such as photomultiplier tubes to capture even the faintest traces of light emitted during neutrino interactions. Immersed in awe-inspiring surroundings like Abruzzo National Park, this photograph not only captures scientific dedication but also highlights how researchers tirelessly work towards unraveling mysteries related to dark matter and celestial phenomena. With its profound implications for our understanding of stars and supernovae, this mesmerizing image encapsulates both curiosity-driven exploration and technological innovation at its finest.
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