Karlsruhe Tritium Neutrino Experiment (KATRIN)

The Karlsruhe Tritium Neutrino Experiment (KATRIN) is a scientific project aimed at measuring the mass of the neutrino, a fundamental particle in the universe. Neutrinos are incredibly small and elusive, making them difficult to study. KATRIN uses tritium, a radioactive form of hydrogen, and observes the electrons emitted during its decay. By analyzing these electrons, researchers can infer the mass of the neutrinos produced. Understanding neutrino mass is crucial for theories in particle physics and cosmology, as it may reveal insights about the universe's structure and the fundamental forces at play.