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Ghost Particles After Shutdown | Science News
Scientists have caught antineutrinos glowing faintly from a shut-down nuclear reactor—proof that radioactive leftovers keep emitting these ghostly particles for months or even years after power is cut. Using the ultra-sensitive Double Chooz detector, researchers found 100 antineutrino events during 17 days of total shutdown, matching predictions based on decaying fuel. This breakthrough, achieved after years of refining detection tech, opens a new frontier: using antineutrinos to monitor reactors during maintenance and decommissioning—offering an independent, invisible way to verify what’s…
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