The "Particle Physics, Astrophysics, Geosciences, Environment, and Ecology" (PAGE) Research Cluster
This research cluster conducts research in the fields of particle and nuclear physics, astrophysics, Earth sciences, environmental sciences, and ecology. This research contributes to the development and operation of large-scale instruments, long-term observation systems, and research infrastructure, as part of national and international research programs.
Strategic Priorities
The Universe: Origin, Composition, and Evolution
Search for new physics at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC): the origin of masses, new particles, matter-antimatter asymmetry, and the properties of quark-gluon plasma.
Neutrino physics: measuring charge-parity symmetry violation, in connection with the origin of matter-antimatter asymmetry.
The nature of dark matter and dark energy in the universe, by combining ground-based and space-based observations of astroparticles and massive structures such as galaxy clusters.
Multimessenger astrophysics: characterizing gravitational wave sources and, more generally, the high-energy sky (cosmic rays, gamma rays).
Stellar Systems, Planetary Systems, and Planet Earth
Interstellar Medium and Star Formation: How the Properties of Stars Depend on the Structure, Dynamics, Magnetic Field, and Chemistry of the Interstellar Medium.
Protoplanetary disks: Understanding planet formation and the role of the magnetic field in coupling the disk to its star.
Exoplanets: detection, characterization (core, atmosphere), and dynamics to understand their diversity and origin.
Solar System: exobiology through missions to study the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, and the return of Martian samples to Earth.
Planetary cores, particularly that of Earth: simulations of the Earth’s core dynamics, incorporating applied mathematics and algorithms for satellite data assimilation.
Land and Human Impact: Climate, Ecosystems, Risks, Resources
Climate and Water: Regionalization of climate models to understand the effects of global change on hydrological regimes in mountainous regions, on ice caps, and in the intertropical zones.
Anthropocene: Understanding the interrelated themes of climate, human activities, and environmental quality, including analytical studies, contaminant dynamics, and the characterization of extreme events.
Biodiversity and Ecosystems: Trends and Spatial Variations, and the Respective Contributions of Climate, Soil, and Pollutants.
Physics, Chemistry, and Earth Dynamics: Across All Scales of Time and Space.
Georesources: identification, formation processes and variability, exploitation, and recycling.
Natural Hazards and Risks: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Natural Hazards and Risk for the Purpose of Anticipating Future Risks in the Context of Global Change.
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