Lucas Backes

I have always been interested in what goes on at the smallest scales in our universe. This led me into developing a passion for both nuclear and particle physics. More specifically, after my work term at TRIUMF, I have been interested in uncovering the mysteries behind the neutrino: What is the neutrino mass? Is the neutrino a majorana particle? And can we improve our ability to detect neutrinos? These are some of the questions which I would like to keep pursuing as I advance my physics career. Lastly, I have developed a passion at using computational methods to develop simulations and create useful predictions which can be extremely helpful in research.