Office of High Energy Physics
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Office of High Energy Physics (HEP) is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, dedicated to exploring the fundamental constituents of matter and energy through high energy physics research. It supports experiments at accelerators, underground labs, and in space to answer questions about the universe's basic structure.
Mission
The mission of the Office of High Energy Physics is to understand how the universe works at its most fundamental level by exploring the constituents of matter and energy, the nature of space and time, and the interactions between them. HEP supports both experimental and theoretical research to push the boundaries of particle physics.Unknown (June 23, 2020). "HEP About". U.S. DOE Office of Science.
Parent organization
The Office of High Energy Physics is housed within the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, which oversees various scientific research programs to advance knowledge in energy-related sciences.Unknown (July 14, 2008). "Office of Science - Wikipedia". Wikipedia.
Legislation
HEP operates under the broad mandate of the Department of Energy for scientific research, without specific founding legislation.
Partners
- National Science Foundation for joint advisory committees and research initiatives
- CERN for international collaboration on particle physics experiments
- Various universities and national labs for research collaborations
Number of employees
The exact number of employees within HEP is not detailed in public sources but involves researchers, scientists, and administrative staff across DOE facilities.
Organization structure
HEP's structure includes:
- Facilities Division, responsible for the operation and development of particle accelerators.
- Research divisions focusing on different aspects of particle physics like theory, experiments, and computing.
Leader
HEP is led by an Associate Director.Unknown (January 10, 2024). "High Energy Physics (HEP) Homepage". U.S. DOE Office of Science.
Divisions
- Theory
- Experiments
- Accelerator R&D and Facility Operations
- Computing and Data Management
List of programs
Last total enacted budget
While exact figures for HEP's budget aren't detailed publicly, it's included in the DOE's Office of Science funding, with significant investments in research and facilities.
Staff
Staff numbers specific to HEP are not publicly detailed, but it includes a wide range of personnel from theorists to experimental physicists and facility operators.
Funding
Funding for HEP comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's budget, supporting research, facilities, and international collaborations in high energy physics.
Services provided
HEP supports particle physics research through funding for experiments, development of particle accelerators and detectors, and theoretical studies. It also collaborates on projects like the Large Hadron Collider and hosts advisory panels to guide research priorities.[1]
Regulations overseen
HEP does not oversee regulations but supports research that can influence policy in areas like accelerator safety and environmental impact of large experiments.
Headquarters address
1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA
History
The Office of High Energy Physics has been pivotal in advancing particle physics since its inception within the DOE. It has supported landmark discoveries like the Higgs boson and continues to push the frontiers of knowledge in particle physics through facilities like Fermilab and by participating in international collaborations.
External links
References
- ↑ Unknown (September 13, 2024). "HEP Research". U.S. DOE Office of Science.