Description

For the study of cosmic rays, one of the most remarkable but also complex scientific experiments is currently under construction: the KM3NeT neutrino telescope. This experiment is currently being installed at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea and will make it possible to observe neutrinos coming from high-energy objects in our universe. In addition, it will also unravel the mysterious properties of this particle: Neutrinos are elementary particles that interact with their environment only sporadically. This has both advantages and disadvantages. Neutrinos can travel through the universe virtually unhindered, which can provide a lot of information about sources deep in the universe. On the other hand, detecting neutrinos requires a gigantic detection volume. KM3NeT's detection medium will consist of a cubic kilometre of seawater, which will eventually be monitored by a sensor network with 6000 eyes and ears. In this talk, Ernst-Jan Buis discusses the scientific purpose, concept and implementation of KM3NeT. Ideas for new and future detection methods will also be discussed.

Drinks will start at 18:00 and the meal will follow punctually at 19:00.

Register no later than 11 February 2018 by 12:00.

Further information or registration can be obtained at: kringrotterdam@kivi.nl

Speaker(s)

dr Ernst-Jan Buis

Location

Bar Brasserie Engels

Stationsplein 45,3013 AK Rotterdam

Organiser

Rotterdam Circle