AI / ML

What happens when neutrinos swap identities inside a supernova?

Neutrinos, which are subatomic particles that can pass through matter nearly undetected, may swap identities with other neutrinos during a supernova. This process, known as neutral current neutrino scattering, can lead to a phenomenon where some neutrinos carry away a significant amount of the star's energy, potentially contributing to the direct collapse of the star.

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