Neutrino Detectors - Lecture 1

Explore the fundamentals of neutrino detection in this comprehensive lecture, the first in a series on Understanding the Universe Through Neutrinos. Delve into the challenges and techniques of detecting these elusive particles, which interact only through the weak force and have extremely small cross-sections. Learn about the evolution of neutrino experiments from single-purpose to multi-purpose research facilities, and discover how these specialized detectors are designed to overcome the difficulties in studying neutrinos. Gain insights into the key questions driving neutrino research, including the nature of neutrino mass, the possibility of sterile neutrinos, and potential CP violation in neutrino oscillations. This lecture, presented by Gobinda Majumder at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, is part of a broader program aimed at preparing the next generation of researchers in the vibrant field of neutrino physics.