Irvine–Michigan–Brookhaven (detector)

The Irvine–Michigan–Brookhaven (IMB) detector was a neutrino observatory located in the United States. It was primarily designed to detect neutrinos produced by a variety of sources, including supernovae and particle accelerators. The name reflects the collaboration of institutions involved in its construction and operation—specifically, the University of California, Irvine; the University of Michigan; and Brookhaven National Laboratory.