WORKSHOP ON UNDERGROUND SCIENCE APPLICATIONS OF GERMANIUM-BASED DETECTORS AND TECHNOLOGIES

命题编号：IIA-1434142主要研究员：东明美院：南达科他大学主校区命题：锗探测器和技术地下科学应用研讨会非技术描述地下研究设施的科学调查使关于暗物质的关键发现成为可能，暗物质占宇宙总物质的80%以上。该项目将为一个跨学科讲习班提供支助，以审查可用于表征暗物质的探测器和技术的状况。研讨会将在南达科他州举行，南达科他州是美国最深的地下研究设施所在地。研讨会参与者将探讨与探测器技术开发和实验设计相关的挑战、关键措施和研究和开发机会。参加研讨会的国内和国际专家、教师、研究人员、学生和工业合作伙伴将确定关键的研究需求并确定前进的道路。讲习班将有助于促进妇女和代表性不足的少数群体(URM)更广泛地参与粒子物理、利用地下设施的研究和暗物质探索等新兴方向。研讨会的成果可以为年轻研究人员、本科生、研究生和博士后研究人员带来新的培训计划。研讨会的经济驱动因素包括制造探测器和传感器的潜在商业机会。基于锗的探测器和技术被证明是探测暗物质和无中微子双β衰变的关键因素。这次研讨会汇集了专家、从业者、教职员工和学生，就晶体生长技术和低阈值探测器的现状分享想法。研讨会参与者将了解南达科他州铅的桑福德地下研究设施(SURF)目前和计划开展的活动，包括吨级暗物质、无中微子双β衰变、长基线中微子和其他大规模实验。研讨会活动将利用SURF的能力；催化锗晶体、探测器和晶片的商业制造；并为吸引和激励下一代研究人员提供一个论坛。研讨会的产品包括：正式成立研究联盟的计划，确定关键研发需求的白皮书，以及未来实验的路线图。预计研讨会还将促进学术界和工业界之间更紧密的联系。

AbstractProposal Number: IIA - 1434142Principal Investigator: Dongming MeiInstitution: University of South Dakota Main CampusProposal Title: Workshop on Underground Science Applications for Germanium-Based Detectors and Technologies Non-technical DescriptionScience investigations in undergound research facilities have enabled pivotal discoveries about the dark matter that comprises over 80% of the total matter in the universe. This project will provide support for an interdisciplinary workshop to examine the status of detectors and technologies that can be used in characterizing dark matter. The workshop will be held in South Dakota, the home of the deepest underground research facility in US. The workshop participants will explore challenges, critical measures, and research and development opportunities related to detector technology development and experimental design. The national and international experts, faculty, researchers, students, and industrial partners who participate in the workshop will identify critical research needs and define a path forward. The workshop will serve to foster broader inclusion of women and underrepresented minorities (URMs) in the emerging directions of particle physics, research using underground facilities, and dark matter exploration. The workshop outcomes can lead to novel training programs for young researchers, undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers. Economic drivers for the workshop include potential commercial opportunities for manufacturing detectors and sensors. Technical DescriptionGermanium-based detectors and technologies are proving to be key enablers for detecting dark matter and neutrino-less double beta decays. This workshop brings together experts, practitioners, faculty, and students to share ideas on the status of crystal-growth techniques and low-threshold detectors. The workshop participants will learn about current and planned activities at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, South Dakota including ton-scale dark matter, neutrino-less double beta decay, long baseline neutrino, and other large-scale experiments. Workshop activities will leverage the capabilities of SURF; catalyze the commercial fabrication of Germanium crystals, detectors, and wafers; and provide a forum for engaging and inspiring next-generation researchers. Workshop products include: a plan for formalizing a research consortium, white papers that identify critical research and development needs, and a road map for future experiments. It is also anticipated that the workshop will foster stronger ties between academia and industry.