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Small science and the future of particle physics

01/07/25

R.M. Davis

A proposed funding program for small- and medium-scale projects reveals insights into the science, logistical challenges, and future of particle physics research.

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10/04/18

The 3-ton ruler

A specialized measuring machine at SLAC is helping scientists build precise detectors for the ATLAS experiment.

Main Injector accelerator with technicians

09/27/18

Life as an accelerator operator

Behind some of the world’s biggest scientific instruments are teams with a set of skills you can’t find anywhere else.

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09/25/18

How not to be fooled in physics

Particle physicists and astrophysicists employ a variety of tools to avoid erroneous results.

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09/20/18

Dark matter vibes

SuperCDMS physicists are testing a way to amp up dark matter vibrations to help them search for lighter particles.

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09/13/18

A whale of a tale

Scientists looking for tiny particles off the coast of Italy stumble upon a much bigger research subject.

Photograph of people working on the 25-foot thermometer while it is secured to a table horizontally

09/11/18

A 25-foot thermometer for neutrino science

This instrument developed for DUNE can take 48 temperatures simultaneously and with expert precision.

A researcher stands inside of the detector

09/06/18

ProtoDUNE in pictures

Twenty photos, two detectors, one goal.

An illustration demonstrating many of the important facets of the life of Dr. Willie Rockward

09/04/18

Changing the game

Willie Rockward applied to college with pro football dreams, but a physics scholarship set him on a different path.

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