Excavation Completed for Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment
Excavation Completed for Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment
Excavation Completed for Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment
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On August 15, 2024, a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, South Dakota, marked the completion of excavation for the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (LBNF/DUNE). The project, led by Fermilab and involving over 1,300 scientists from 35 countries, aims to explore the mysteries surrounding neutrinos and their role in the universe. The excavation yielded three massive caverns, including two designed to house detectors filled with 17,000 tons of liquid argon each, and a third for auxiliary equipment. Derek Passarelli from the Department of Energy praised the achievement as a significant engineering milestone. The next phase involves outfitting the caverns with technology necessary for the world's largest neutrino detectors, with operations expected to continue for the next five years. This initiative is positioned as one of the most substantial scientific experiments globally, aiming to answer fundamental questions about matter and dark matter.

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