PINGU (Precision IceCube Next Generation Upgrade)

PINGU, or Precision IceCube Next Generation Upgrade, is an extension of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory located in Antarctica. Its aim is to improve the detection of neutrinos, which are elusive particles produced in cosmic events like supernovae or black hole collisions. By enhancing the existing IceCube detector, PINGU seeks to explore fundamental questions about the universe, such as the nature of dark matter and the origins of cosmic rays. This upgrade will allow researchers to capture more detailed data, providing deeper insights into high-energy astrophysical phenomena and the underlying physics of the universe.