Seminars and Journal Clubs

Supernova neutrinos as multi-energy probes in neutrino astronomy

by Erin O'Sullivan (Uppsala University)

Europe/Brussels
E/3rd floor-E.349 - Seminar room (E.349) (Marc de Hemptinne (chemin du Cyclotron, 2, Louvain-la-Neuve))

E/3rd floor-E.349 - Seminar room (E.349)

Marc de Hemptinne (chemin du Cyclotron, 2, Louvain-la-Neuve)

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Description

Supernovae, the spectacular explosions that mark the deaths of stars, are not only visually striking but also a known source of neutrinos, elusive particles that carry invaluable information about the dynamics and processes of stellar evolution. Low energy neutrinos with energies on the order of MeV are produced during the core-collapse phase of a supernova, while high energy neutrinos with energies GeV -- TeV can be produced as the shock propagates through the surrounding material. The seminar will highlight recent advancements in neutrino detection technologies and the insights gained from observed supernova neutrinos. I will discuss the critical role of supernova neutrinos in neutrino astronomy, and explore their potential as multi-energy sources. Finally, I will explore the future prospects of neutrino astronomy, particularly with upcoming large-scale neutrino observatories and their potential to detect neutrinos from supernovae across the galaxy and beyond.