Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment

The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is a large scientific project designed to study tiny, elusive particles called neutrinos that come from the sun, cosmic rays, and other sources. It involves a powerful particle beam produced at Fermilab in Illinois directed through underground detectors located miles away in South Dakota. By observing how neutrinos change during travel, scientists aim to understand fundamental physics questions, such as why matter exists and the properties of neutrinos. The experiment's deep underground setting helps prevent interference from cosmic rays, allowing for precise measurements of these elusive particles.