Observing and understanding astrophysical events
light years away from the earth requires a wide range of detailed and accurate data. Through developments in the detection of various “messengers” sent out by these events, scientists are able to do this better and better. The combination of data from these various messengers is known as “multi-messenger” astronomy, allows us to have a better understanding of the way the universe works. The Institute for Cosmic Ray Research (ICRR), based in Japan, is leading the way in developing facilities that allow for the detection of important messengers. With the support of the Japanese government, ICRR hosts a comprehensive array of leading cosmic ray research programs, with facilities across Japan and around the world, including Utah, USA and the Canary Islands in Spain. ICRR has already made major breakthroughs in Neutrino detection at Super-Kamiokande in Japan and will soon be joining the gravitational wave community with
KAGRA.
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