Liquid scintillator detectors

Liquid scintillator detectors are devices used to observe tiny particles from space or celestial events. They contain a special transparent liquid that emits flashes of light when a particle, like a neutrino, passes through. These flashes are detected by sensitive sensors, allowing scientists to study the particles’ properties and origins. Essentially, they turn invisible subatomic interactions into visible light signals, helping us understand phenomena like cosmic rays, nuclear reactions, and fundamental physics, all within a carefully designed, large transparent container filled with the liquid scintillator.