NuMI (Neutrino Scrap Detector)

The Neutrino Muon Interaction Experiment (NuMI) is a particle physics project designed to study neutrinos, which are tiny, elusive subatomic particles. Located at Fermilab in the United States, NuMI produces a directed beam of neutrinos by colliding protons with a target, creating pions that decay into neutrinos. These neutrinos then travel through a series of detectors positioned several hundred miles away. By examining how these neutrinos interact with matter, scientists aim to gain insights into fundamental questions about the universe, such as the nature of mass and the imbalance between matter and antimatter.