TECHNOarena Late Shift - A Telescope in the Eternal Ice of Antarctica?

Description

A telescope in the eternal ice of Antarctica? - The IceCube Experiment hunting for neutrinos The IceCube Neutrino Observatory is a unique telescope: Instead of light, it measures ghostly elementary particles – so-called neutrinos. These are produced in extremely high-energy processes in the universe, such as near black holes, and pass through almost unhindered entire galaxies as well as the Earth. Embedded two kilometers deep in the clear ice of Antarctica, IceCube uses thousands of light sensors to detect the rare interactions of neutrinos. This opens up a completely new view of the universe and helps to decipher some of the biggest mysteries of astrophysics. The lecture provides a generally understandable insight into the operation and discoveries of the telescope and reports on work and life at the geographic South Pole. With Dr. Martin Rongen (Chair of Experimental Astroparticle Physics, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg) The TECHNOarena Late Shift offers technology enthusiasts the opportunity for personal and interactive exchange with researchers about future technologies currently under development.

Highlights

• Lecture by Dr. Martin Rongen
• Insight into the IceCube Neutrino Observatory
• Interactive exchange about future technologies

General Information

The lecture covers the IceCube experiment, which investigates neutrinos in the eternal ice of Antarctica. Participants will gain a comprehensible insight into the operation of the telescope and the challenges of research at the geographic South Pole.

Location

Museumsstraße 1, 68165 Mannheim, Germany

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