Neutrinos and Their Interactions with Matter - Lecture 1

Explore the fundamental properties and interactions of neutrinos in this comprehensive lecture on "Neutrinos and Their Interactions with Matter." Delve into the fascinating world of these elusive elementary particles, learning about their unique characteristics such as zero electric charge, tiny masses, and weak force interactions. Discover the challenges in studying neutrinos due to their extremely small cross-section for interacting with matter. Examine the phenomenon of neutrino oscillations and its implications for physics beyond the Standard Model. Gain insights into the open questions in neutrino physics, including their nature as Majorana particles, the possibility of sterile neutrinos, mass ordering, and CP symmetry violation. Understand the importance of specialized experiments and multi-purpose research facilities in advancing our knowledge of neutrinos. This lecture, part of the "Understanding the Universe Through Neutrinos" program, is designed to prepare future researchers for the exciting field of neutrino physics.