A Belgian physicist has been honored for groundbreaking contributions to a deep-underwater observatory designed to capture high-energy particles originating from cosmic sources. The project represents a major advancement in astrophysics, enabling scientists to study phenomena like neutrinos—elusive particles that traverse the universe at nearly the speed of light. By deploying sensitive detectors in extreme environments, the observatory has opened new avenues for exploring distant celestial events and the fundamental workings of the cosmos. The recognition underscores the transformative potential of this technology in unraveling mysteries beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space.
