Electron Neutrinos

Electron neutrinos are tiny, nearly massless particles produced during nuclear reactions, such as those in the Sun's core or radioactive decay. They are one of the three types, called neutrino flavors, and are associated with electrons. These particles rarely interact with matter, making them difficult to detect. They play a key role in understanding fundamental physics, including how stars produce energy and how particles behave. Despite their elusive nature, advanced detectors have confirmed their existence, revealing that neutrinos can change from one type to another—a phenomenon known as neutrino oscillation—highlighting their unique quantum properties.