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Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for neutrino astronomy

The Belgian physicist was honored for pioneering the use of Antarctic ice to capture high-energy neutrinos from deep space.

Arjun Nair
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Francis Halzen received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work with the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from astrophysical sources. [6] The observatory sits at the Amundsen-Scott station on the South Pole in Antarctica. [2] It allows researchers to detect neutrinos originating from high-energy astrophysical processes in deep space. [1] The Nobel Committee stated that Halzen laid the foundations for a new type of astronomy by realizing that Antarctic ice could be used to capture high-energy neutrinos. [3] Mark Pearce, President of the Nobel Committee for Physics, emphasized that Halzen's persistence opened the way for this new field. [5] Francis Halzen, a Belgian physicist born in 1944, was recognized as a pioneer in high-energy neutrino astronomy. [4] He was awarded the prize alongside research collaborators for their contributions to the project. [7]
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  1. The IceCube Neutrino Observatory allows researchers to detect neutrinos originating from high-energy astrophysical processes in deep space. · Nezavisne novine
  2. The IceCube Neutrino Observatory is located at the Amundsen-Scott station on the South Pole in Antarctica. · Blic.rs
  3. The Nobel Committee stated that Francis Halzen laid the foundations for a new type of astronomy by realizing that Antarctic ice could be used to capture high-energy neutrinos. · EL ESPECTADOR
  4. Francis Halzen, a Belgian physicist born in 1944, received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for being a pioneer in high-energy neutrino astronomy. · RzeczpospolitaPoland
  5. Mark Pearce, President of the Nobel Committee for Physics, emphasized that Halzen's persistence opened the way for a new type of astronomy. · Večernji.hr
  6. Francis Halzen, a Belgian physicist, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from astrophysical sources. · VanguardiaMexico
  7. Francis Halzen and research collaborators were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for work with the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. · dw.comGermany
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