High Energy Physics explores the most fundamental questions about the nature of the universe. The Office of High Energy Physics supports a program focused on three frontiers of scientific discovery. At the energy frontier, powerful accelerators investigate the constituents and architecture of the universe. At the intensity frontier, astronomically large amounts of particles and highly sensitive detectors offer a second, unique pathway to investigate rare events in nature. At the cosmic frontier, natural sources of particles from space reveal the nature of the universe. Together these three interrelated discovery frontiers create a complete picture, advancing Department of Energy missions through the development of key cutting-edge technologies and the training of future generations of scientists.
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October 28, 2009
The report from the Particle Astrophysics Scientific Assessment Group was approved by the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel.
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Secrets of the Pyramids
March/April 2008In a boon for archaeology, particle physicists plan to probe ancient structures for tombs and other hidden chambers. The key to the technology is the muon, a cousin of the electron that rains harmlessly from the sky.
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US/LHC Blogs
June 6, 2008Collaborating across an ocean
While we use many collaborative tools to work together across the ocean, there is something qualitatively different about sitting down for a conversation over coffee....
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