Which of these particles or types of radiation will provide the MOST direct information on the processes of nuclear fusion that are occurring at the present time in the solar core?

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Neutrinos are produced in vast quantities during the nuclear fusion reactions in the core of the sun. Unlike other forms of radiation or particles, neutrinos interact very weakly with matter, allowing them to escape the sun's core and reach Earth almost unimpeded, providing direct information about the fusion processes happening right now.

Which of These Particles or Types of Radiation Will Provide