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Exploring the Universe: Astroparticle Physics and Theoretical Physics Today

Delve into the cutting-edge world of astroparticle physics and theoretical physics to uncover the mysteries of the Universe. Learn about dark matter, cosmic background radiation, gravitational waves, and more. Discover the evolution and composition of the Universe, from particle physics to astrophysics. Explore the latest research and advancements in this exciting field.

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Exploring the Universe: Astroparticle Physics and Theoretical Physics Today

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  1. astroparticle physics particle astrophysics theoretical physics ITFA Erik Verlinde astronomy particle physics IAP Ralph Wijers IHEF Stan Bentvelsen Science

  2. -small: particle physics (CERN) IHEF protons photons electrons

  3. u c t d s b e   e   -small: where do we stand? III II I

  4. -large: astronomy (ESO & ESA) IAP Electromagnetic:  radio–infrared-optical-Xray-ray 

  5. cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation cosmic background gravitational waves nucleosynthesis -large: where do we stand? today

  6. waterstof helium

  7. Helium (He) Waterstof (H)

  8. CMB radiation type Ia supernovae ‘bullet cluster’ Helium (He) Waterstof (H)

  9. CMB radiation type Ia supernovae ‘bullet cluster’ He H dark energy & dark matter

  10. ? ? ? Oerknal Universum koelt af  nu: 0 s 1043 s 1035 s 1012 s 14 miljard jaar na de Oerknal Theoretical physics ITFA

  11. quantum mechanics (1920) h Planck’s constant string theory ? quantum field theory (1950) Newton’s constant classical mechanics (Newton, 1685) GN gravity (Newton, 1685) c speed of light special relativity (Einstein, 1905) general relativity (Einstein, 1915)

  12. Astroparticle physicswhen -small meets -large Composition of the Universe Evolution of the Universe The extreme Universe IHEF: Stan Bentvelsen ITFA: Erik Verlinde IAP: Ralph Wijers Frank Linde FNWI speerpunten, 14 december 2007, Amsterdam

  13. Astroparticle physics: EU

  14. Opportunities UvA: dark matter GRBs UvA: pulsar timing arrays (gravity) AUGER – LOFAR – (SKA) ANTARES – (KM3NeT) VIRGO – (LISA) HESS – (CTA)

  15. Neutrino telescope - concept

  16. Neutrino telescope - GRBs

  17.    Neutrino telescope dark matter

  18. Neutrino telescope - reality

  19. submitted approved Astroparticle physics: NL • Cosmic rays LOFAR, AUGER • Neutrino’s ANTARES, KM3NeT • Gravitational waves VIRGO, LISA, 

  20. Astroparticle physics: UvA dark mater? cosmic rays? GRBs? IHEF IAP KM3NeT cosmology dark matter (dark energy) beyond the Standard Model cosmology (CMB & GW) Interpretaton: CMB data Primordial GW data dark energy? LHC data dark matter? extra dimensions?  ITFA

  21. New field @ astronomy/particle physics interface Cutting edge infrastructures built & forthcoming High risk - high impact International activity Appeals to students & general public NL: funding starting to flow (FOM, NOVA, ) UvA/Amsterdam: World-renowned theoretical physics group Excellent astronomy & particle physics groups (Nikhef) Excellent (grid) computing infrastructure Create more synergy between IAP-IHEF-ITFA Astroparticle physics - strong points

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