The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast

IceCube and the Search for the Universe’s Most Elusive Particles

The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast

Show Notes

Francis Halzen’s groundbreaking work helped transform neutrinos into powerful messengers from the cosmos. His role in creating the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica has opened a new window into the most energetic and mysterious events in the universe.

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