SAASST News

Tuesday, 26 November 2019 09:03

SAASST Organizes a Lecture on Detecting Neutrinos Underwater and Under Ice

The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) at the University of Sharjah received Prof. Antoine Kouchner from KM3NeT, a Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope, and professor at the Université Paris 7 Diderot, which is one of the leading French universities located in Paris. The lecture at the university was entitled "Detecting Neutrinos Underwater and Under Ice.” The lecture covered several topics, including the rationale for neutrino astronomy, detection and detection principles, and the most prominent new developments in this field, such as diffuse flows, sources, dark matter, and prospects, including the field of neutrino physics. This was in the presence of a large crowd of faculty members, staff, and students at the University of Sharjah, and astronomy and space sciences enthusiasts.

This visit provided an opportunity for students, faculty members, and researchers of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology as well as the Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sharjah to participate in the KM3NeT cubic telescope project being built in the Mediterranean Sea. The Academy aims to serve the field of space science at the national, regional, and international levels by working on the dissemination of sound scientific research, as well as building partnerships and relations with leading universities and scientific research institutions. This in line with the vision of its founder, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, of establishing SAASST as a national development project that supports the UAE space sector through its research projects, the development of space technology and the promotion of scientific research that serves and develops society. This is also in addition to spreading awareness of the importance of the space sector and scientific astronomical culture, and the development of qualified national cadres in this field. Prof. Antoine Kouchner’s visit included a tour of the Academy to learn about the most important scientific researches, specialized research laboratories, training programs and community development projects available.