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CHIPP is an association uniting researchers active in particle, astroparticle and nuclear physics in Switzerland. It strengthens the Swiss participation in international projects and committees, coordinates research and teaching activities in Switzerland, and promotes public awareness of the field.more

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Two dark matter detector heavyweights join forces to build new observatory

Hundreds of global researchers, including University of Zurich, are planning the most sensitive dark matter detector ever built.

The xenon detector at the core of the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment
Image: XENON experiment

more information:

University of Zurich press release article

link to the Imperial College (UK) press release article

Laura Baudis Interview: article

Categories

  • Particle Physics

Contact

Swiss Institute of Particle Physics (CHIPP)
c/o Prof. Dr. Ben Kilminster
UZH
Department of Physics
36-J-50
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zürich
Switzerland