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more-inMADURAIA prototype of the Iron Calorimeter (ICAL) detector for studying neutrinos, which is being set up at the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) project’s facility at Vadapalanji here, will become functional by April, according to scientists involved in the project. Stephen Inbanathan, Head, Department of Applied Science at The American College, and a collaborator, said that once the prototype became functional, visits would be arranged for students. Naba K.
Mondal, former Director of INO Project and a main collaborator, said that there were plans to bring people of Pottipuram, who have raised concerns about the project, to see the prototype. “First, it will provide a hands-on experience for us scientists to experiment and figure out in advance any challenges we may face while setting up the actual ICAL at Pottipuram. Second, it can clear the misconceptions about the project since people can see the prototype and understand how it works and why it is not dangerous,” he added..