A New View of the Universe from the Earth's South Pole - Naoko Kurahashi Neilson Public Lecture

Explore the groundbreaking research conducted at the Earth's South Pole in this captivating public lecture by physicist Naoko Kurahashi Neilson. Delve into the world of high-energy neutrinos and their potential to unlock new insights about our universe. Learn about the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica, its unique computing warehouse, and the challenges of conducting research in one of the planet's most inhospitable environments. Discover the exciting discoveries made in 2018, including the detection of neutrinos from blazars and the implications for our understanding of cosmic phenomena. Gain insight into the benefits and challenges of large-scale scientific collaborations, the process of neutrino decay, and the importance of angular resolution in neutrino detection. Hear about the role of mentors in scientific careers and the significance of science outreach. This comprehensive lecture covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of neutrino physics to cutting-edge research in astrophysics, offering a fascinating glimpse into the forefront of modern cosmology.

Introduction
The Geographic South Pole
Why Im at the South Pole
Ice Cube
Computing Warehouse
Collaboration
Antarctica
Coastal Antarctica
South Pole Station
High energy neutrinos
Outer space stuff
The Thing
How do you know
Projection onto the sky
Spot searching map
What happened in 2018
What is a blazar
High energy neutrino
Second result
High energy alerts
More sources of neutrinos
We have discovered neutrinos
What makes these sources unique
Benefits and challenges of massive collaborations
How neutrinos decay
Angular resolution
Teachers and mentors
Why do science outreach
Speed round