Sep 24 2008
European physicists will present in Brussels their plan for the future in the field of astroparticle physics on 29 and 30 September 2008.
They will propose in particular seven types of major large-scale projects to answer some of the most exciting questions about the Universe such as “What is the Universe made of?”, “What is the origin of cosmic rays?” or “What is the nature of gravity or dark matter?”.
At the intersection of particle physics and astrophysics, astroparticle physics is an emerging and dynamic field with a very high discovery potential, in which Europe is a major player.
From undersea and underground laboratories to space, or in the most isolated deserts, astroparticle physics experiments accept very exciting challenges and will develop very large scientific instruments in order to detect the most elusive particles, and to penetrate the most intimate secrets of the Universe.
200 European senior physicists are expected to the European strategy for astroparticle physics meeting, invited by the ASPERA network.
The heads of major funding agencies from other parts of the world will also attend this meeting, in view on a world convergence.
On this occasion, a press conference is organized on 29 September 1.30 PM, where the final Roadmap and priorities for astroparticle physics in Europe will be presented, in presence of Carlo Rubbia, Nobel Prize of Physics 1984 for his decisive contribution to the large project, which led to the discovery of the field particles W and Z.