Catching the Uncatchable: Tracing Ghost Particles - Jiayu Ji

Year
2026
Summary

This research studies neutrinos—elusive particles that rarely interact with matter—and their ability to change type, known as neutrino oscillation. Using detectors in Japan, the experiment compares neutrinos before and after travel. Improved near-detector accuracy enables precise measurements, helping explain fundamental questions about matter, antimatter, and the structure of the universe.