neutrino mixing angles

Neutrino mixing angles describe how the three types of neutrinos—electron, muon, and tau—convert into each other as they travel. Think of neutrinos as being able to "blend" their identities, with specific angles determining the proportions of each type in a combined state. These angles help explain why neutrinos change "flavor" during their journey, a phenomenon known as neutrino oscillation. The measurements of these angles are crucial for understanding neutrino behavior and fundamental physics, revealing that neutrinos have mass and interact in more complex ways than once thought.