Khalifa University researchers part of a major international collaboration that has identified an ultra-high-energy particle called a neutrino
Khalifa University researchers are integral to a groundbreaking international collaboration that has identified an ultra-high-energy neutrino, a discovery that highlights the UAE’s growing influence in the global space sector. Using data from the Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT) in the Mediterranean Sea, scientists have detected a neutrino with energy levels 30 times greater than any previously observed, as published in Nature. This discovery opens new avenues for studying the universe and understanding the propagation of ultra-high-energy rays. Khalifa University became a full member of the KM3NeT collaboration in 2021, with Dr. Satyendra Thoudam playing a key role in advancing research in astrophysics. The UAE’s commitment to space exploration is further evidenced by projects like the Hope Mars orbiter, plans to explore the asteroid belt, and aspirations to land an Emirati on the Moon. Emirati PhD student Abdulrahman Alhebsi exemplifies the new wave of talent in this field, engaging in complex data analysis under the guidance of Dr. Thoudam and Dr. Arjen van Vliet. The UAE’s burgeoning interest in space research is mirrored by the expansion of its commercial space sector, aligning with global players like SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Source: Thenationalnews.com
