neutrino telescopes

Neutrino telescopes are scientific instruments designed to detect neutrinos—tiny, nearly invisible particles that rarely interact with matter. These telescopes often use large volumes of water or ice, like in Antarctica, to observe the faint flashes of light produced when a neutrino occasionally interacts with atoms. By studying these interactions, scientists can learn about distant astrophysical sources such as stars, black holes, and cosmic events, helping us understand the universe's most energetic phenomena. Neutrino telescopes provide a unique way to observe the universe, complementing telescopes that detect light, sound, or other forms of radiation.