Nobel Prize in Physics: Neutrinos Changing Identity, Possessing Mass

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In summary, two scientists from Japan and Canada have been awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for their discovery that particles called neutrinos can change identities and also have mass. This has deepened and challenged our understanding of the universe. To explain this concept in simpler terms, there are three types of neutrinos that can change from one type to another while in flight without any outside interference.
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"Two scientists from Japan and Canada were awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for showing that particles known as neutrinos can change identities and also possesses mass, insights that both deepened and challenged our understanding about how the universe works".

Friends! Please explain in simpler way what do we mean by Changing Identity. Thanks
 
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Nobel organization press release has http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/2015/popular-physicsprize2015.pdf for the public and http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/2015/advanced-physicsprize2015.pdf (ahem...) for us :smile: !
 
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There are 3 types of neutrinos. While in flight they can change from one type to another, with no intervention.
 

What is the Nobel Prize in Physics?

The Nobel Prize in Physics is an annual award given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of physics. It is one of the most prestigious honors in the scientific community and has been awarded since 1901.

How are neutrinos changing identity and possessing mass related to the Nobel Prize in Physics?

In October 2015, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Takaaki Kajita and Arthur B. McDonald for their work on neutrinos. They discovered that neutrinos have mass and can change identities, which was a groundbreaking discovery in the field of particle physics.

Why is the discovery of neutrinos changing identity and possessing mass significant?

The discovery of neutrinos changing identity and possessing mass was significant because it challenged the existing understanding of the Standard Model of particle physics. It also opened up new possibilities for studying the fundamental building blocks of the universe.

How did Takaaki Kajita and Arthur B. McDonald make their discovery?

Kajita and McDonald made their discovery by conducting experiments using large underground detectors to observe neutrinos from the Sun and cosmic rays. They found that the number of neutrinos detected was lower than predicted, indicating that they were changing identities and had mass.

What impact has the discovery of neutrinos changing identity and possessing mass had on the scientific community?

The discovery of neutrinos changing identity and possessing mass has had a significant impact on the scientific community. It has led to further research and advancements in the field of particle physics, and has also opened up new possibilities for understanding the origins and composition of the universe.

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