The major activity of the HEA group at CWRU is experimental astrophysics research on the Pierre Auger Cosmic Ray Observatory. Auger is a collaboration of scientists from 17 different countries that have come together to construct the world's largest cosmic ray detector in Argentina. Our scientific goal is to understand the nature and the origins of cosmic rays. To learn more, visit the Auger page at CWRU
Recently, we've begun collaborating with Cyrus Taylor (Physics Department, Dean of Arts and Sciences, CWRU) as part of the Total Cross Section, Elastic Scattering and Diffraction Dissociation at the LHC experiment. The science goals of this LHC experiment would have implications for cosmic ray physics and thus are complementary to our work on Auger. Learn more by visiting our TOTEM page.
Additionally, members of our group are involved in other smaller research efforts: The X-ray Occulting Steerable Satellite ( XOSS ) and an exploration of the potential for the application of large heliostat mirror arrays to the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence ( OSETI ). Historically, we played an important role in the Solar Tower Atmospheric Cherenkov Effect Experiment ( STACEE ) as well.
If you are interested in research on any of these experiments, or in the activities of our group as a whole, please check out the links on this page.
-- Corbin Covault , Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Case Western Reserve University
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