Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for IceCube
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Who
What
- Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for IceCube Neutrino Observatory work.
- IceCube detects high-energy neutrinos from space using 5,160 sensors in Antarctic ice.
- Prize amount is 12-million Swedish kronor, about US$1.2 million.
- IceCube completed in 2011, revealing neutrinos from beyond the galaxy by 2013.
- The award recognizes leadership and the vision that enabled a new astronomy field.
Where
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Science, Space, Education · language: eng
topics: Science, Space, Education · language: eng
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