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Scalymanfish
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I don't know anything about chemistry or physics, so this might be a stupid question. when neutrinos collide with let's say the nucleus of an atom, how much energy would be transferred from the neutrino?
Yes, energy is always produced when neutrinos collide with another particle. This is because neutrinos are high-energy particles that carry kinetic energy, and when they collide with another particle, some of this energy is transferred to the other particle.
The amount of energy produced when neutrinos collide with another particle varies depending on the energy and properties of the neutrinos and the other particle involved in the collision. However, the energy produced can range from a few MeV (mega electron volts) to several TeV (tera electron volts).
At the moment, we do not have the technology to harness the energy produced from neutrino collisions. This is because neutrinos are very difficult to detect and interact with, making it challenging to capture and utilize their energy. However, scientists are currently researching ways to potentially harness this energy in the future.
Scientists use large detectors, such as the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, to observe and study neutrino collisions. These detectors are buried deep underground or submerged in deep bodies of water to reduce interference from other particles. When a neutrino collides with another particle, it produces a cascade of other particles, which can be detected and studied by these detectors.
Aside from potential energy harnessing, neutrino collisions and their energy can provide valuable insights into the fundamental nature of particles and the universe. Studying these collisions can also help us understand phenomena such as supernovae, black holes, and dark matter, which can have practical applications in fields such as astrophysics and cosmology.