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A Global Neutrino Observatory (GNO)

VLVnT11, Erlangen, 12.-14. October 2011. A Global Neutrino Observatory (GNO). Uli Katz ECAP / Univ. Erlangen 13.10.2011. Overview. Some observations What could GNO be and what could it achieve? Towards implementation. Neutrino Astronomy (E>10GeV).

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A Global Neutrino Observatory (GNO)

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  1. VLVnT11, Erlangen, 12.-14. October 2011 A Global Neutrino Observatory(GNO) Uli Katz ECAP / Univ. Erlangen 13.10.2011

  2. Overview • Some observations • What could GNO be and what could it achieve? • Towards implementation U. Katz: GNO - VLVnT11/Erlangen - 13.10.2011

  3. Neutrino Astronomy (E>10GeV) • No astronomy without observation Future of neutrino astronomy depends on availability of appropriate observatories • Current status: • ANTARES, Baikal  probably too small • IceCube  waiting for a discovery • Future plans: • KM3NeT • IceCube extensions • GVD • Alternative technologies substantial funding required;global-scale effort U. Katz: GNO - VLVnT11/Erlangen - 13.10.2011

  4. A critical situation • No observation so far • Threat to neutrino astronomy:“Doesn’t work, give it up!”(e.g.: “Fund KM3NeT only if IceCube discovers a signal”) • Requires a discovery … and/or: • coordinated efforts and common position • convincing physics case • effective use of resources Complementary physics capabilities U. Katz: GNO - VLVnT11/Erlangen - 13.10.2011

  5. The current organisational setup MANTS • Further experiments (Baikal, lower-energy, …) • Theory groups • “Associated sciences” IceCube ANTARES, KM3NeT FA 1 FA 2 FA 3 U. Katz: GNO - VLVnT11/Erlangen - 13.10.2011

  6. Recommendation in ASPERA (*) Roadmap: “The IceCube and KM3NeT collaborations are encouraged to strengthen cooperation, with the goal to form a future Global Neutrino Observatory.” (*) AStroParticle European Research Area U. Katz: GNO - VLVnT11/Erlangen - 13.10.2011

  7. Global Neutrino Observatory IceCube Further partners ANTARES, KM3NeT FA 1 FA 2 FA 3 How GNO could fit into the picture • GNO is an “umbrella” over (all) parties of neutrino astronomy • The experiments/partners are autonomous, independent entities participating in GNO • GNO offers a forum for exchanges and consultations and can represent neutrino astronomy vs. science and science policy communities U. Katz: GNO - VLVnT11/Erlangen - 13.10.2011

  8. What GNO could offer • A forum for regular exchanges and consultations(science, technology, funding/strategies, policy), e.g. organise the MANTS meetings foster exchanges at PhD/postdoc/scientist level … • An instrument for strategy building;avoidance of “competition losses” • A strong voice towards funding agencies and policy • An environment for incubating new projects and put them on track U. Katz: GNO - VLVnT11/Erlangen - 13.10.2011

  9. Towards GNO implementation • A possible scheme: Form a “GNO preparation group” Establish GNOwhat kind of entity? How established? Bootstrap? What mandate? Needs to be discussed. Establish GNO – project partnerships by bilateral agreements (MoUs?) Start action • I suggest to discuss this in the project managements and reiterate once feedback is available U. Katz: GNO - VLVnT11/Erlangen - 13.10.2011

  10. Let’s learn a lesson fromparticle physics:LHC only became reality due to an unanimous and coordinated global support of the whole community … U. Katz: GNO - VLVnT11/Erlangen - 13.10.2011

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