The Neutrino Saga: An Epic Poem of Past, Present and Future Discoveries.

Abstract

Neutrinos, proposed last century, have revolutionized particle physics by providing a unique window into the subatomic world. Initially proposed to preserve energy conservation in beta decays, it was later discovered that they come in three flavors and have a non-zero mass, fundamentally changing our understanding of the Standard Model.In this talk, we take an "epic poem" approach to review the historical development of neutrino physics. We start by presenting the current status of neutrino physics, then delve into the fascinating journey of how scientists discovered the properties of these elusive particles, with a particular focus on the groundbreaking discovery of neutrino oscillations. Finally, we explore exciting possibilities for future research, such as studying atmospheric, supernovae, and diffuse supernova neutrinos and neutrino scatterings, in order to deepen our understanding of the unique properties of these particles and their connections to broader topics in particle physics.