Build observatory neutrino particles at the bottom of the sea

The KM3 Observatory is 600m high and has just been completed on the seabed at a depth of 2000m in the area near the island of Sicily in Italy.

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The purpose of building this observatory to observe neutrino particles - a type of particle believed to be mystical in the universe.

Neutrinos are a type of elementary particle, it does not carry electricity, is stable and has a very strong penetrating force, which can penetrate the Earth and is said to be 'invisibility' in the universe. However, when it passes through water, it produces meson (μ) particles.

So Italy's National Nuclear Research Institute installed 60 probes on the observatory to capture the light emitted by the meson (μ). This type of light is believed to be the only trace left behind when neutrino particles pass through.

Physicists believe that observing and capturing neutrinos has a great meaning, because it is the 'key' to uncover the mysterious veil of the rays in the universe, which can make people understand. more about galaxies and Y-ray rays .

According to Italy's National Nuclear Research Institute, the KM3 observatory will aim at the center of the galaxy - where many neutrinos can appear.

The observatory also installs an undersea seismic observatory that can monitor tsunamis, whale activity and seabed environment status in the waters of Sicily./.