Science astronomyparticle physics astroparticle physics particle astrophysics IHEF Stan Bentvelsen IAP Ralph Wijers ITFA Erik Verlinde theoretical physics
-small: particle physics (CERN) protons photons electrons IHEF
u d e -small: where do we stand? e c s t b IIIIII
-large: astronomy (ESO & ESA) Electromagnetic: radio–infrared-optical-Xray- ray IAP
-large: where do we stand? today nucleosynthesis cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation cosmic background gravitational waves
waterstof helium
Helium (He) Waterstof (H)
Helium (He) Waterstof (H) CMB radiationtype Ia supernovae‘bullet cluster’
He H dark energy & dark matter CMB radiationtype Ia supernovae‘bullet cluster’
Theoretical physics 0 s 10 43 s 14 miljard jaar na de Oerknal 10 35 s 10 12 s nu: Universum koelt af Oerknal ? ?? ITFA
quantum field theory (1950) string theory ? special relativity (Einstein, 1905) general relativity (Einstein, 1915) c speed of light quantum mechanics (1920) h Planck’s constant gravity (Newton, 1685) classical mechanics (Newton, 1685) GNGN Newton’s constant
Astroparticle physics when -small meets -large FNWI speerpunten, 14 december 2007, Amsterdam IHEF:Stan Bentvelsen ITFA:Erik Verlinde IAP:Ralph Wijers Frank Linde Composition of the Universe Evolution of the Universe The extreme Universe
Astroparticle physics: EU
Opportunities AUGER – LOFAR – (SKA)ANTARES – (KM3NeT) HESS – (CTA)VIRGO – (LISA) UvA: pulsar timing arrays (gravity) UvA: dark matter GRBs
Neutrino telescope - concept
Neutrino telescope - GRBs
Neutrino telescope dark matter
Neutrino telescope - reality
1. Cosmic rays LOFAR, AUGER 2. Neutrino’s ANTARES, KM3NeT 3. Gravitational waves VIRGO, LISA, Astroparticle physics: NL approved submitted
Astroparticle physics: UvA IHEFIAP ITFA cosmology dark matter (dark energy) dark mater? cosmic rays? GRBs? LHC data dark matter? extra dimensions? Interpretaton: CMB data Primordial GW data dark energy?
Astroparticle physics - strong points New astronomy/particle physics interface Cutting edge infrastructures built & forthcoming High risk - high impact International activity Appeals to students & general public NL: funding starting to flow (FOM, NOVA, ) UvA/Amsterdam: World-renowned theoretical physics group Excellent astronomy & particle physics groups (Nikhef) Excellent (grid) computing infrastructure Create more synergy between IAP-IHEF-ITFA