Delve into the mysterious world of neutrinos in this captivating 91-minute conference talk from the World Science Festival. Explore the nature of these elusive subatomic particles and their profound implications for understanding the cosmos. Learn why scientists venture to Antarctica to detect neutrinos, discover the historical skepticism surrounding their existence, and uncover their connection to atomic bombs and supernovas. Gain insights into the Standard Model of particle physics, neutrino oscillations, and their potential role in the Grand Unified Theory. Examine cutting-edge detection methods, including the innovative "telescope under the ice," and ponder the holy grail of neutrino research. Challenge your understanding of the universe as experts discuss whether these ghostly particles can surpass the speed of light, and contemplate how the truth of nature often surpasses even the most imaginative science fiction.
Overview
Syllabus
Tiny Ghosts - Musical introduction by John Robinson
Bill Weir's Introduction
Participant Introductions
Why are neutrinos important?
Why go to the antarctic to find neutrinos?
The ghost particle appears
Many didn't believe in the neutrino.
Neutrinos from an atom bomb.
Ray Davis and his gutsy experiments.
Key predictions of the standard model.
Understanding neutrino oscillations.
Neutrinos and the Grand Unified Theory.
The supernova that led to neutrinos.
How do you measure the information from neutrinos.
A telescope under the ice?
What is the holy grail on neutrinos.
You can't adjust nature just observe it.
The truth is stranger then star trek?
Can neutrinos move faster than light?
Taught by
World Science Festival
