Antineutrino

An antineutrino is a tiny, nearly massless particle produced during certain nuclear reactions, such as those in nuclear reactors or radioactive decay. It is the antimatter counterpart of a neutrino, sharing similar properties but with differences in specific quantum characteristics. Antineutrinos rarely interact with matter, making them extremely difficult to detect. They play an important role in understanding fundamental physics, nuclear processes, and even astrophysical phenomena like the sun’s energy production. Despite their elusive nature, scientists study antineutrinos to gain insights into the universe’s fundamental particles and the processes occurring within stars and reactors.