Reacción a "Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Francis Halzen for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin and for his “decisive contributions” to the IceCube Observatory"

The award presented to Francis Halzen is a great recognition not only of his contributions to neutrino astrophysics as the leader of the IceCube collaboration, but also of a discipline in which the staff of the Institute of Corpuscular Physics (IFIC, a joint center of the CSIC and the University of Valencia) plays a very important role through their participation in the KM3Net project. The detection of ultra-high-energy neutrinos from astrophysical sources opens a new window onto astronomy, allowing us to study the universe not only by detecting light at various wavelengths but also by measuring neutrinos or gravitational waves. 

This recognition is especially gratifying for our institute, as Professor Halzen has been a member of our international advisory committee for many years and has helped us, through his advice, to improve our research areas and strengthen IFIC’s standing at all levels.