Hi guys, fascinated by what you do at the observatory. A few questions.
How is Cherenkov radiation an implication of a neutrino? It is fascinating to me that this is how we can indirectly observe the presence of a neutrino, but how do we know the Cherenkov radiation isn’t produced by some other mechanism? Just curious, since as scientists we try to reduce the amount of variables as possible.
And also, I would like to know if you guys have openings for volunteers to help contribute to the research going on there. I am currently finishing my master’s in organic chemistry but originally got my bachelor’s in physics. Probably not of any use to you guys but I am eager to explore different projects in the natural sciences.
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Hi guys, fascinated by what you do at the observatory. A few questions.
How is Cherenkov radiation an implication of a neutrino? It is fascinating to me that this is how we can indirectly observe the presence of a neutrino, but how do we know the Cherenkov radiation isn’t produced by some other mechanism? Just curious, since as scientists we try to reduce the amount of variables as possible.
And also, I would like to know if you guys have openings for volunteers to help contribute to the research going on there. I am currently finishing my master’s in organic chemistry but originally got my bachelor’s in physics. Probably not of any use to you guys but I am eager to explore different projects in the natural sciences.
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