Astroparticle Physics

Definition

Astroparticle physics is a branch of physics that studies the interactions between particles from space, such as cosmic rays and neutrinos, with matter on Earth. It combines elements of particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology to understand the fundamental properties of the universe.

Related terms

Cosmic Rays: High-energy particles from outer space that constantly bombard Earth's atmosphere.

Neutrinos: Subatomic particles with almost no mass and no electric charge that are produced in various astrophysical processes.

Dark Matter: A hypothetical form of matter that does not interact with light or other electromagnetic radiation but has gravitational effects on visible matter.