T2K (Tokai to Kamioka) experiment
The T2K (Tokai to Kamioka) experiment is a scientific study in Japan designed to investigate the behavior of neutrinos, elusive subatomic particles that are fundamental to understanding the universe. It sends a beam of neutrinos from Tokai to the Super-Kamiokande detector in Kamioka, about 295 kilometers away. Researchers measure how many neutrinos change types, or "flavors," as they travel, which helps them explore the phenomenon of neutrino oscillation and provides insights into why matter is more abundant than antimatter in the universe. The experiment contributes to our knowledge of particle physics, cosmology, and the fundamental forces of nature.
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The T2K (Tokai to Kamioka) experiment is a major scientific study in particle physics conducted in Japan. It investigates neutrinos, tiny particles that are difficult to detect. The experiment sends a beam of neutrinos from a facility in Tokai to a detector located 295 kilometers away in Kamioka. By studying how these neutrinos change, or "oscillate," between different types, scientists aim to understand more about the fundamental properties of matter and the universe. This research could provide insights into why there’s more matter than antimatter in the universe.