Ghostly cosmic debris is providing us with a unique perspective on our galaxy. These tiny subatomic particles, also known as neutrinos, have no electric charge and minimal mass. Sometimes referred to as “ghost particles,” they effortlessly move through gas, dust, and even stars without leaving any mark.
High-energy neutrinos, which convey information about faraway locations, whizz throughout the cosmos. But the origin of the particles has often remained a mystery. Researchers have now discovered the first indications of high-energy neutrinos emanating from within our Milky Way.
Researchers mapped the particle data to generate a new view of our galaxy, which is the first to be created using a material other than light. According to the map, these high-energy neutrinos may have come from several sources. They might be the leftovers of previous stellar explosions known as supernovas. Science published the updated galactic map on June 30.
Alternatively, the neutrinos may have originated from undiscovered objects like the cores of supergiant stars that imploded. More study is required to determine the sources of the neutrinos.
Only a small number of high-energy neutrinos have previously had their origins determined. All of them originated outside of the Milky Way. Two appeared to be the companion stars of black holes that had just destroyed them. Others originated from the so-called Blazar class of galaxies.
According to Kate Scholberg, a physicist at Duke, it is now obvious that scientists are detecting neutrinos from both inside and outside of our galaxy. She claims there is a lot more to discover, and that perceiving the universe through neutrino eyes can be a lot of fun.
One day, those neutrino “eyes” may enable humans to view far-off objects in a way that is unmatched by current telescope technology.
High-energy neutrinos, which convey information about faraway locations, whizz throughout the cosmos. But the origin of the particles has often remained a mystery. Researchers have now discovered the first indications of high-energy neutrinos emanating from within our Milky Way.
Researchers mapped the particle data to generate a new view of our galaxy, which is the first to be created using a material other than light. According to the map, these high-energy neutrinos may have come from several sources. They might be the leftovers of previous stellar explosions known as supernovas. Science published the updated galactic map on June 30.
Alternatively, the neutrinos may have originated from undiscovered objects like the cores of supergiant stars that imploded. More study is required to determine the sources of the neutrinos.
Only a small number of high-energy neutrinos have previously had their origins determined. All of them originated outside of the Milky Way. Two appeared to be the companion stars of black holes that had just destroyed them. Others originated from the so-called Blazar class of galaxies.
According to Kate Scholberg, a physicist at Duke, it is now obvious that scientists are detecting neutrinos from both inside and outside of our galaxy. She claims there is a lot more to discover, and that perceiving the universe through neutrino eyes can be a lot of fun.
One day, those neutrino “eyes” may enable humans to view far-off objects in a way that is unmatched by current telescope technology.