Cosmic-ray Física Experimental de Partículas com Aceleradores
Planet Earth is constantly being struck by cosmic rays — particles expelled by distant stars and galaxies. These messengers from outer space bring much information about the history and composition of the Universe. Cosmic ray physics is an active field of research, with many ongoing experiments addressing questions on their origin, nature, acceleration and propagation. The very wide range of energies of cosmic rays implies that different detection methods are used, from space-based experiments in the GeV/TeV, range to ground-based giant air shower detectors in the EeV range. The LIP cosmic ray group covers much of this range and has unique conditions to play a leading role in R&D of future detectors.