research mission visibility education outreach technology

1. research • mission • visibility • education • outreach • technology Frank Linde, 11 September 2007

2. research: the Universe! Nikhef evaluation FOM-RvB

3. Accelerator-basedparticle physics Nikhef evaluation FOM-RvB

4. Astroparticle physics Nikhef evaluation FOM-RvB

5. 2015 2020 Nikhef evaluation FOM-RvB

6. toekomst (2015) verleden (‘2000’) heden (‘2010’) ?2 ?1 Nikhef evaluation FOM-RvB

7. Key questions Nikhef evaluation FOM-RvB

8. Nikhef’s mission statement The mission of Nikhef is to study the interactions and structure of all elementary particles and fields at the smallest distance scale and the highest attainable energy, and to connect the findings of today’s research in a qualitative and preferably quantitative manner to the fierce processes occurring in the early Universe, 13.7 billion years ago. Two complementary approaches are followed: • Accelerator-based particle physics Experiments studying interactions in particle collision processes at particle accelerators, in particular at CERN; • Astroparticle physics Experiments studying interactions of particles and radiation emanating from the Universe, with the Earth. Nikhef coordinates and leads all Dutch experimental activities in these fields. Nikhef evaluation FOM-RvB

9. (Inter)National coordination Particle & Astroparticle Physics in the Netherlands May 2006 Theoretical Particle Physics Focusnotitie 2006 2005 Nikhef evaluation FOM-RvB

10. CERN & NL/Nikhef Nikhef evaluation FOM-RvB

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12. People Jos Vermaseren Maarten de Jong Nikhef evaluation FOM-RvB

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14. BSc & MSc PhD Education High school

15. Outreach Open days Public lectures CERN visits Interviews Theater Film/TV     Nikhef evaluation FOM-RvB

16. Technology:spin-offs The real spin-off: ex-Nikhef employees going to: SHELL, consultancy, journalism, ASML, banking, software,    BIG GRID Nikhef evaluation FOM-RvB