Instrumentation
Succesful LIDAR mirror realuminization
December 2, 2020
Gamma-ray GroupThe Raman LIDAR mirror realuminization process has taken place in the last weeks.
The IFAE mirror, together with one from Montpellier, was sent to Italy for the maintenance by the company ZAOT. The whole process has been a succes despite the tight schedule and complexities due to the pandemic
Lluis Font (UAB), Michele Doro (UNIPD), Oscar Blanch, Pau Llanes and Manel Martínez have been involved in challenge.
The LIDAR is working again with the mirror re-installed.
Recognition
2026 Nobel Prize in Physics: the birth of high-energy neutrino astronomy
October 7, 2026
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics recognises Francis Halzen’s pioneering role in high-energy neutrino astronomy. IFAE is connected to this achievement through MAGIC’s contribution to identifying a likely cosmic neutrino source.