Astroparticle Physics for Europe Christian Spiering DESY 1

Astroparticle Physics for Europe Christian Spiering, DESY 1.

CAST search for solar axions Astroparticle Physics for Europe see the talks later this morning ISOLDE, n-TOF nuclear astrophysics see the talks of Huyse yesterday and others this afternoon NA-61 air showers see the talks of Gazdzisky and Van Leuwen yesterday … are examples for CERN experiments on astroparticle physics or closely related to astroparticle physics 2.

CERN Recognized Experiments Astroparticle Physics for Europe RE 1 (AMS) Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) for Extraterrestrial Study of Antimatter, Matter and Missing Matter on the International Space Station RE 3 (AUGER PROJECT) The Pierre Auger Observatory Project RE 5 (EXPLORER) The Gravitational Wave Detector EXPLORER RE 6 (ANTARES) ANTARES: An Undersea Neutrino telescope RE 7 (GLAST) GLAST RE 8 (LISA) LISA RE 9 (NESTOR) NESTOR-Neutrino Extended Submarine Telescope with Oceanographic Research RE 10 (ICECUBE) Ice. Cube RE 11 (MICE) Muon Ionization Cooling Experiment RE 12 (MEG) MEG: search for the mu e decay at PSI RE 13 (T 2 K) Neutrino Oscillation Experiment at JHF RE 14 (KATRIN) Tritium beta-decay experiment for direct measurement of the electron neutrino mass RE 15 (WARP) Search for cold dark matter using a cryogenic noble liquid detector RE 16 (HESS) High Energy Stereoscopic System RE 17 (MAGIC) MAGIC Major Atmospheric Gamma Imaging Cherenkov Telescope RE 18 (Ar. DM) Ar. DM: Search for Dark Matter in the Universe with Liquid Argon RE 2 B (PAMELA) Search for Antimatter in Space 3.

CERN Recognized Experiments Astroparticle Physics for Europe This status is translated to reality on different levels: § „essentially symbolic“ § Using CERN for meetings § Using CERN as executive financial institution (e. g Auger, Antares) § Input from CERN experiments (e. g. NA-61 Auger) § Assembly and testing of detectors (e. g. AMS, Ar. DM) 4.

Astroparticle Physics for Europe Founded 2001 § Steering Committee and Physics Review Committee § Promote cooperation within European APP community § Develop long term strategies for European APP, offering advice to national funding agencies and EU § Improve links and coordination between European APP and the scientific programmes of organisations like CERN, ESA, and ESO § Express views on APP in international forums, such as OECD, UNESCO etc. Launched 2006 § § The ERA-Net of Astroparticle Physics Funded by EU FP 6 (2. 5 M€/3 yr from July 2006) Phase 2 recently approved (July 2009 – 2012) Coordination with ASTRONET (the ERA-Net of astronomers) and also CERN strategy bodies 14 countries +CERN § Roadmap for APP in Europe 5.

Astroparticle Physics for Europe 2007 • science case • status: overview • recommendations for convergence 2008 • Critical assessment of plans • Calendar for milestones and decisions • Input for ESFRI Roadmap • Coordinated with ASTRONET (Long write-up with detailed data and arguments in work) 6.

Astroparticle Physics for Europe Font size corresponds to realization time (not importance!) Einstein Telescope E. T. Megaton (LAGUNA) Ton-scale Double Beta Auger-Nord KM 3 Ne. T Ton-scale Dark Matter CTA 7.

Astroparticle Physics for Europe Particle Physics Astrophysics Double Beta Dark Matter LAGUNA KM 3 Ne. T Auger CTA E. T. Einstein Telescope E. T. Megaton (LAGUNA) Ton-scale Double Beta Auger-Nord KM 3 Ne. T Ton-scale Dark Matter CTA 8.

Astroparticle Physics for Europe Particle Physics Astrophysics Double Beta Dark Matter LAGUNA KM 3 Ne. T Auger CTA E. T. Majorana nature nu mass Cosmology SUSY Proton decay nu astronomy accelerator beam (oscillations) nu astronomy nu oscillations indirect DM and other exotic particles Astrophys. Indirect DM Astrophysics GZK physics Test Relativity Extreme objects 9.

Astroparticle Physics for Europe Particle Physics Astrophysics Double Beta Dark Matter LAGUNA KM 3 Ne. T Auger CTA E. T. Majorana nature nu mass Cosmology SUSY Proton decay nu astronomy accelerator beam (oscillations) nu astronomy nu oscillations indirect DM and other exotic particles Astrophys. Indirect DM Astrophysics GZK physics Test Relativity Extreme objects 10.

Astroparticle Physics for Europe Investment and maintenance (no personnel) Increase in personnel cost will be smaller ! 11.

Astroparticle Physics for Europe • Double Beta Decay see talk of L. Baudis • Dark Matter Search see talks of Baudis, Papaevangelou and Meissner In the following: • AMS • LAGUNA: Underground detector(s) on the 0. 1 -1 Megaton scale see also the talk of A. Rubbia yesterday • KM 3 Ne. T • Astroparticle Theory 12.

Astroparticle Physics for Europe § „Pamela King-Size“ at the ISS § § Search for dark matter Search for anti-matter Heavy primary nuclei Cosmic ray propagation 3. 5 m § Geomagnetic effects § Solar modulation § ISM effects § … Interplay of AMS science with CERN science Interplay of AMS/space technologies with CERN particle technologies 13.

AMS-02 Status and Planning Towards Launch Astroparticle Physics for Europe § SC Magnet now at 1. 78 K (superfluid He temperature) § This week: start of magnet charging § Experiment integration to be completed by Oct. 2009 § After 4 months Thermo/ Vacuum test in ESTEC, AMS will be shipped to KSC for integration on the shuttle § Planned launch July 2010 14.

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Astroparticle Physics for Europe • Proton decay: improve sensitivity by > factor 10 and test a new class of Supersymmetry models • Galactic Supernova: 104 - 105 events Incredibly detailed information on the early SN phase • Diffuse flux from past SN: probe cosmological star formation rate • Solar neutrinos: details of the Standard Solar Model determined with percent accuracy • Atmospheric neutrinos: high statistics would improve knowledge neutrino mixing and provide unique information on the neutrino mass hierarchy • Geo-neutrinos: improve understanding of the Earth interior • Indirect WIMP search • Neutrinos from accelerators over a long baseline (also with dedicated smaller detectors): neutrino properties 16.

Astroparticle Physics for Europe • Future cubic-kilometre scale neutrino telescope in the Mediterranean Sea • Exceeds Northern-hemisphere telescopes by factor ~50 in sensitivity • Exceeds Ice. Cube sensitivity by substantial factor • Scientific interest: – Neutrino astronomy (core energy range: 1 to 100 Te. V ) – Dark Matter – neutrino studies (cross sections, oscillations, …) – exotics (monopoles, …) expect ~1 million atm. in cubic kilometer detectors 17.

The KM 3 Ne. T Field of View Astroparticle Physics for Europe 2 p downward sensitivity assumed Located in Mediterranean visibility of given source can be limited to less than 24 h per day > 25% > 75% 18.

Neutrino Oscillations Astroparticle Physics for Europe Some illustrative results from AMAMDA/Ice. Cube • Use large atmospheric neutrino sample, look for νμ disappearance and appearance of • Deep. Core will help peering into the oscillation region Muon neutrino survival probability Goal for Deep. Core: Threshold < 20 Ge. V oscillations 19.

Exotic Oscillations Astroparticle Physics for Europe Some illustrative results from AMAMDA/Ice. Cube • Violation of Lorentz invariance • Quantum decoherence • (both appear in quantum gravity theories) parameters of interest: VLI: c/c, sin 2 , phase QD: D 3 and D 8, D 6 and D 7 Different to standard oscillations (~ 1/E), effects of QG oscillations go ~ E Muon neutrino survival probability VLI oscillations, δc/c = 10 -27 Conventional oscillations 20.

Limits from 7 years AMANDA (2000 -2006) Astroparticle Physics for Europe Some illustrative results from AMAMDA/Ice. Cube QD Amanda 4 years 99% C. L. allowed 90% C. L. allowed VLI 99% C. L. excl. 90% C. L. allowed Full Ic e. Cube (sens itivity) PRD accepted and ar. Xiv: 0902. 0675 21.

Indirect Dark Matter Search Astroparticle Physics for Europe Some illustrative results from AMAMDA/Ice. Cube Sun Earth Detector 22.

Indirect Dark Matter Search Astroparticle Physics for Europe Some illustrative results from AMAMDA/Ice. Cube • Models with strong spin-dependent coupling are the least constrained by direct DM searches. • W. r. t. spin-dependent coupling, underice/underwater detectors are ~100 times more sensitive than direct search experiments (Sun is mostly hydrogen) 23.

ANTARES (RE 6): Proof of Feasibility Astroparticle Physics for Europe • String-based detector; • Downward-looking photomultipliers (PMs), axis at 45 O to vertical; • 2500 m deep. • Currently taking data with 10 lines, completion imminent. Latest data set 14. 5 m 25 storeys, 348 m 100 m Junction Box ~70 m 24.

KM 3 Ne. T Progress and Status Astroparticle Physics for Europe § § Technical: - Design Study 2006 -2009 (EU-funded with 9 M€) - Conceptual Design Report 2008 - Technical Design Report 2009 Political: - Pilot projects ANTARES and NESTOR are CERN RE’s - High priority on Ap. PEC/ASPERA and ASTRONET roadmaps - On ESFRI 2006/08 roadmaps - Funding commitments (partly conditional to site) available on www. km 3 net. org 25.

Timeline Towards Construction Astroparticle Physics for Europe Note: “Construction” includes the final prototyping stage 26.

Implementation Tasks Astroparticle Physics for Europe • Photo-sensors and optical modules • Data acquisition, information technology and electronics • Mechanical structures • Deep-sea infrastructure • Deployment fields of CERN expertise • Calibration • Associated science infrastructure • Prototyping, project planning & management • Operation 27.

Possible CERN Roles Increasing intensity and impact Astroparticle Physics for Europe • Recognized experiment (RE) • Structural support with limited resources (reviewing and advisory role) • Structural support with moderate resources (consolidating role in technology and site choices, project organisation etc. , member of consortium) • Involvement with significant resources (contribution to preparation and construction, leading member of consortium) 28.

Astroparticle Physics for Europe Particle Physics Astrophysics Double Beta Dark Matter LAGUNA KM 3 Ne. T Auger CTA E. T. Majorana nature nu mass Cosmology SUSY Proton decay nu astronomy accelerator beam (oscillations) nu astronomy nu oscillations Astrophys. indirect DM and Indirect DM other exotic particles QG effects Astrophysics GZK physics Exotic Test Relativity particles Extreme objects 29.

Astroparticle Physics for Europe Particle Physics Astrophysics Double Beta Dark Matter LAGUNA KM 3 Ne. T Auger CTA E. T. Majorana nature nu mass nu astronomy nu oscillations Astrophys. indirect DM and Indirect DM other exotic particles Proton decay QG effects nu astronomy Astrophysics accelerator beam GZK physics (oscillations) Exotic Test Relativity particles Extreme objects Cosmology SUSY 30.

Astroparticle Physics for Europe Particle Physics Astrophysics Double Beta Dark Matter LAGUNA KM 3 Ne. T Auger CTA E. T. • A European Centre for Astroparticle Theory could be established either in one of the European countries or at CERN. Given the synergy between LHC physics and astroparticle physics, CERN would be a natural host, particularly in view of several astroparticle experiments being CERN recognized experiments. 31.

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