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

摘要提案编号： IIA -1434142主要研究者：Dongming Mei机构： 南达科他州大学主校区提案标题：基于锗的探测器和技术的地下科学应用研讨会非技术性描述地下研究设施的科学调查已经使有关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持，以审查可用于表征暗物质的探测器和技术的现状。研讨会将在美国最深的地下研究设施所在地南达科他州举行。讲习班与会者将探讨与探测器技术开发和实验设计有关的挑战、关键措施以及研发机会。参加研讨会的国家和国际专家，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。该研讨会将有助于促进妇女和代表性不足的少数民族（URM）更广泛地参与粒子物理学，使用地下设施的研究和暗物质探索的新兴方向。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。讲习班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。锗基探测器和技术被证明是探测暗物质和无中微子双β衰变的关键推动者。本次研讨会汇集了专家，从业人员，教师和学生分享晶体生长技术和低阈值探测器的状态的想法。研讨会的参与者将了解目前和计划在桑福德地下研究设施（SURF）铅，南达科他州，包括吨级暗物质，中微子少双β衰变，长基线中微子，和其他大规模的实验。研讨会活动将利用SURF的能力;促进锗晶体，探测器和晶片的商业制造;并为参与和激励下一代研究人员提供论坛。讲习班的产品包括：一个正式成立研究联盟的计划，确定关键研究和发展需求的白色文件，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.