• research• mission• visibility• education• outreach• technology

Frank Linde, 11 September 2007

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research: the Universe!

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Accelerator-basedparticle physics

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Astroparticle physics

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2015 2020

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toekomst (2015)

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Key questions

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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 Dutchexperimental activities in these fields.

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Particle & Astroparticle

Physicsin the Netherlands

May 2006

(Inter)National coordination

TheoreticalParticle Physics

Focusnotitie

2006

2005

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CERN & NL/Nikhef

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People

Maarten de JongJos Vermaseren

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Education

High school BSc & MSc PhD

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OutreachOpen daysPublic lectures

CERN visitsInterviews

TheaterFilm/TV

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The real spin-off:ex-Nikhef employees going to:SHELL, consultancy, journalism,ASML, banking, software,

Technology:spin-offs