Neutrino physics, studying some of the most elusive particles in the Universe, is a vital branch of contemporary particle physics. Among the phenomena of particular interest are neutrino oscillations - the quantum mechanical process through which neutrinos change their flavor as they propagate. The Hyper-Kamiokande experiment in Japan will represent the next generation of neutrino observatories, building on the legacy of the Super-Kamiokande and T2K experiments. Hyper-Kamiokande will study neutrinos from various sources: accelerator-produced neutrinos from J-PARC, atmospheric neutrinos, supernova and solar neutrinos. Searches for the proton decays with much higher sensitivities than currently achievable are also an important part of the Hyper-Kamiokande research program.
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