Subatomic Physics

Subatomic physics studies the fundamental particles that make up matter and their interactions. This includes particles like neutrons, protons, and electrons, as well as lesser-known particles such as neutrinos, which are incredibly small and mostly pass through matter without interaction. Neutrinos are produced in nuclear reactions, like those in the sun, and are key to understanding processes like nuclear fusion and supernovae. Researchers study neutrinos to explore the universe's origins and the nature of fundamental forces, shedding light on the building blocks of everything around us.