The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program to the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) to support particle astrophysics research using the Super-Kamiokande (SK) neutrino detector in Japan. The project focuses on studying neutrinos from solar, supernova, cosmic, and reactor sources to advance understanding in particle physics and astrophysics. Key activities include developing new methods for identifying neutrino interactions using machine learning and high-volume data processing, enhancing the SK detector's neutrino detection capabilities through upgrades, and searching for neutrino signals coincident with astrophysical events. The research will engage graduate, undergraduate, and K-12 students, aligning with NSF's goals of advancing scientific knowledge and training the next generation of scientists. This 3-year award, effective from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027, reflects NSF's commitment to multi-messenger astrophysics and supports UC Irvine's expertise in particle physics and space research.
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