NIKHEF-EVALUATION.pdf
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… T S 04 NIKHEF MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the National Institute for Subatomic Physics Nikhef is to study the interactions and structure of all elementary particles and fields at the smallest distance scale and the highest attainable energy. Two complementary approaches are followed: 1. Accelerator-based particle physics studying interactions in particle-collision processes at particle accelerators, in particular at cERN; 2. Astroparticle physics studying interactions of particles and … beyond the Standard Model, or unexpected phenomena. To search for new particles and interactions that affect the observed matter-antimatter asymmetry in the universe. To study the physics of strongly interacting matter at extreme energy densities, where the formation of a new phase of matter, the quark-gluon plasma, is expected. To discover neutrino sources in the universe and to study the properties of neutrinos. To detect and study gravitational waves that are produced by violent events … funding plans such as WISE, also at higher levels. Follow-up Nikhef has increased the outreach communication significantly through its website and e.g. by starting of the DIMENSIES magazine. Nikhef coordinates the ILO network and there are plenty of contacts with industry, in the Netherlands and via CERN. NWO did not adapt its funding scheme, but offers the possibility for a one-time Summit call in competition. Nikhef has submitted a Summit pre-proposal in June 2023. The renovation of the Nikhef …