Core Insights - The Jiangmen Neutrino Experiment, located 700 meters underground in Jiangmen, Guangdong, has officially begun data collection, marking it as the first next-generation large-scale neutrino experiment in the world [1][2] - The experiment aims to address significant issues in particle physics, particularly the neutrino mass ordering problem, with expectations of achieving breakthroughs that will enhance the precision of three out of six neutrino oscillation parameters [1] Group 1 - The central detector of the Jiangmen Neutrino Experiment is buried 700 meters underground to effectively reduce cosmic ray interference [1] - The detector contains 20,000 tons of liquid scintillator, capable of detecting neutrinos produced by the Taishan and Yangjiang nuclear power plants located 53 kilometers away [1] - Neutrinos are the oldest and most abundant particles in the universe, characterized by their light mass and near-light speed, making them interact very weakly with other matter [1] Group 2 - The experiment is designed to have a lifespan of 30 years and can later be upgraded to become the world's most sensitive experiment for neutrinoless double beta decay [2] - The completion of the detector filling and the commencement of data collection is considered a historic milestone, enabling researchers to address fundamental questions about the nature of matter and the universe [2] - The Jiangmen Neutrino Experiment is led by the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, with participation from 74 global research institutions [2]