SBND (Short Baseline Near Detector)

The SBND (Short Baseline Near Detector) is a specialized scientific instrument located near a particle accelerator, designed to study neutrinos—tiny, nearly massless particles that pass through matter almost undetected. SBND's role is to observe neutrinos right after they are produced, helping scientists understand their properties and behavior, including how they might change or "oscillate" during travel. This research is vital for testing fundamental physics theories and exploring the universe's origins. In essence, SBND acts as a precise "observer," providing critical data to unravel the mysteries of neutrinos.