How a mysterious particle could explain the Universe’s missing antimatter

The article explores the potential of neutrinos, a mysterious particle, to shed light on the Universe's missing antimatter. Antimatter is a crucial component in the standard model of particle physics, yet it remains largely absent from the observable Universe. Researchers suggest that by studying the behavior of neutrinos, they may uncover clues about the imbalance between matter and antimatter. Neutrinos are known to oscillate between different types, and these oscillations could be linked to the matter-antimatter asymmetry. Upcoming experiments, such as the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) in the United States and the Hyper-Kamiokande project in Japan, aim to provide a more detailed understanding of neutrino properties. By investigating the subtle differences in the behavior of neutrinos and their antimatter counterparts, scientists hope to find the missing piece that explains the predominance of matter in the observable Universe. The article highlights the potential of these neutrino experiments to revolutionize our understanding of the fundamental forces and the origins of the Universe.