1. Science astronomyparticle physics astroparticle physics particle astrophysics IHEF Stan Bentvelsen IAP Ralph Wijers ITFA Erik Verlinde theoretical physics

2. -small: particle physics (CERN) protons photons electrons IHEF

3. u d e -small: where do we stand? e  c s   t b  IIIIII

4. -large: astronomy (ESO & ESA) Electromagnetic:  radio–infrared-optical-Xray-  ray  IAP

5. -large: where do we stand? today nucleosynthesis cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation cosmic background gravitational waves

6. waterstof helium

7. Helium (He) Waterstof (H)

8. Helium (He) Waterstof (H) CMB radiationtype Ia supernovae‘bullet cluster’

9. He H dark energy & dark matter CMB radiationtype Ia supernovae‘bullet cluster’

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Astroparticle physics: EU

14. Opportunities AUGER – LOFAR – (SKA)ANTARES – (KM3NeT) HESS – (CTA)VIRGO – (LISA) UvA: pulsar timing arrays (gravity) UvA: dark matter GRBs

15. Neutrino telescope - concept

16. Neutrino telescope - GRBs

17.    Neutrino telescope dark matter

18. Neutrino telescope - reality

19. 1. Cosmic rays LOFAR, AUGER 2. Neutrino’s ANTARES, KM3NeT 3. Gravitational waves VIRGO, LISA,  Astroparticle physics: NL approved submitted

20. 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?

21. Astroparticle physics - strong points  New field @ 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