Scientists Hunt Origin of Most Powerful 'Ghost Particle' Ever Detected — 30 Times Beyond Previous Records
Three years ago, a neutrino of unprecedented energy struck the Mediterranean Sea, registering approximately 30 times more energy than any previously recorded neutrino event. Scientists are now investigating the source of this 'ghost particle,' with a distant quasar among the leading suspects.
Highlights
- A neutrino detected in the Mediterranean Sea approximately three years ago carried energy roughly 30 times greater than any previously recorded neutrino event.
- Scientists are actively investigating whether a distant quasar — a supermassive black hole-powered object — is the source of this record-breaking 'ghost particle.'
- Neutrinos are dubbed 'ghost particles' because they rarely interact with matter and can pass through virtually any material undetected.
- The discovery has major implications for both particle physics and astrophysics, potentially advancing understanding of extreme high-energy phenomena in the universe.
Scientists Trace Origin of Record-Breaking 'Ghost Particle' Detected in the Mediterranean
Editor's Note: This article covers astrophysics research and has no direct relevance to the drone industry. It is included solely as a general science reference.
Three years ago, a neutrino — nicknamed the "ghost particle" by scientists — struck the Mediterranean Sea carrying a staggering amount of energy. The event registered approximately 30 times more energy than any neutrino observation on record, setting an all-time high.
Neutrinos earn their ghostly nickname because they interact almost not at all with other matter, passing through virtually everything without leaving a trace. Despite this, they carry invaluable information about the most extreme phenomena in the universe, making them a critical tool for astrophysicists probing the deepest reaches of the cosmos.
Researchers are now actively investigating where this ultra-high-energy neutrino came from. Current lines of inquiry point toward a distant quasar — an extraordinarily luminous celestial object powered by a supermassive black hole — as a possible source capable of producing particles with such extreme energy.
The discovery carries significant implications for both particle physics and astrophysics, and could substantially advance humanity's understanding of high-energy phenomena across the universe.
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