Electron-Ion Collider Project
Stored: Electron-Ion Collider Project
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Office of Nuclear Physics |
| Top Organization | Department of Energy |
| Creation Legislation | N/A |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | Builds a particle collider to study electron-ion collisions, uncovering the strong nuclear force and atomic nuclei structure to deepen insights into matter’s fundamentals. |
| Program Start | 2020 |
| Initial Funding | $1.7-2.8 billion |
| Duration | Until completion, expected in the early 2030s |
| Historic | No |
Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) Project is an ambitious initiative to build a new particle accelerator at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) to delve into the internal structures of protons and nuclei by colliding electrons with polarized protons and heavier ions. This project seeks to advance our understanding of the strong nuclear force, quantum chromodynamics (QCD), and to map out the three-dimensional structure of protons and neutrons, contributing to fundamental physics knowledge."Electron-Ion Collider". https://www.bnl.gov/eic. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
Goals
- Investigate the gluon distribution and spin structure of the nucleon."Electron-Ion Collider". https://www.bnl.gov/eic. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- Explore the strong nuclear force's role in matter's structure.
- Provide a platform for international scientific collaboration in nuclear physics.
Organization
The EIC Project is managed by the Office of Nuclear Physics within the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. It's a collaborative effort led by Brookhaven National Laboratory in partnership with Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. The project is overseen by the EIC Project Director, with funding coming from DOE appropriations.
The leader of the program holds the title/position of EIC Project Director.
Partners
History
The EIC Project was officially kicked off in 2020 after years of planning and scientific justification, with the DOE recognizing the need for such a facility to further nuclear physics research. Over time, it has moved through various stages of design, environmental reviews, and funding approvals. Key events include the selection of BNL as the site, the initial funding announcements, and the ongoing construction milestones aimed at achieving operational status in the early 2030s.
Funding
The EIC was initially funded with an estimated cost between $1.7-2.8 billion, covering design, construction, and initial operation phases."Electron-Ion Collider". https://www.energy.gov/science/np/electron-ion-collider. Retrieved January 30, 2025. Funding is provided through DOE's budget for scientific research, with periodic reviews to ensure project milestones are met.
Implementation
Implementation involves:
- Design and engineering of the collider and its detectors.
- Construction of new facilities at BNL to house the EIC.
- International collaboration for technology development and scientific input.
The project has a defined timeline for completion, aiming to become operational in the early 2030s.
Related
External links
- https://www.bnl.gov/eic
- wikipedia:Electron-Ion Collider
Social media
No specific social media accounts for the EIC; follow Brookhaven National Laboratory or DOE for updates.