Objectif "In the comprehension of fundamental laws of nature, particle physics is now facing two important questions:1) What is the nature of the neutrino, is it a standard (Dirac) particle or a Majorana particle? The nature of the neutrino plays a crucial role in the global framework of particle interactions and in cosmology. The only practicable way to answer this question is to search for a nuclear process called ""neutrinoless double beta decay"" (0nuDBD).2) What is the so called ""dark matter"" made of? Astrophysical observations suggest that the largest part of the mass of the Universe is composed by a form of matter other than atoms and known matter constituents. We still do not know what dark matter is made of because its rate of interaction with ordinary matter is really low, thus making the direct experimental detection extremely difficult.Both 0nuDBD and dark matter interactions are rare processes and can be detected using the same experimental technique. Bolometers are promising devices and their combination with light detectors provides the identification of interacting particles, a powerful tool to reduce the background. The goal of CALDER is to realize a new type of light detectors to improve the upcoming generation of bolometric experiments. The detectors will be designed to feature unprecedented energy resolution and reliability, to ensure an almost complete particle identification. In case of success, CUORE, a 0nuDBD experiment in construction, would gain in sensitivity by up to a factor 6. LUCIFER, a 0nuDBD experiment already implementing the light detection, could be sensitive also to dark matter interactions, thus increasing its research potential. The light detectors will be based on Kinetic Inductance Detectors (KIDs), a new technology that proved its potential in astrophysical applications but that is still new in the field of particle physics and rare event searches." Champ scientifique natural sciencesphysical sciencestheoretical physicsparticle physicsneutrinosnatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyastrophysicsdark matternatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyphysical cosmologysocial scienceslaw Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) ERC-SG-PE2 - ERC Starting Grant - Fundamental constituents of matter Appel à propositions ERC-2013-StG Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant Institution d’accueil ISTITUTO NAZIONALE DI FISICA NUCLEARE Contribution de l’UE € 597 078,40 Adresse Via Enrico Fermi 54 00044 Frascati Italie Voir sur la carte Région Centro (IT) Lazio Roma Type d’activité Research Organisations Chercheur principal Marco Vignati (Dr.) Contact administratif Michela Giovagnoli (Mrs.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Bénéficiaires (3) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire ISTITUTO NAZIONALE DI FISICA NUCLEARE Italie Contribution de l’UE € 597 078,40 Adresse Via Enrico Fermi 54 00044 Frascati Voir sur la carte Région Centro (IT) Lazio Roma Type d’activité Research Organisations Chercheur principal Marco Vignati (Dr.) Contact administratif Michela Giovagnoli (Mrs.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI ROMA LA SAPIENZA Italie Contribution de l’UE € 419 959,30 Adresse Piazzale Aldo Moro 5 00185 Roma Voir sur la carte Région Centro (IT) Lazio Roma Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Rubini Lisena (Prof.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE Italie Contribution de l’UE € 159 720,70 Adresse PIAZZALE ALDO MORO 7 00185 Roma Voir sur la carte Région Centro (IT) Lazio Roma Type d’activité Research Organisations Contact administratif Maria Gabriella Castellano (Dr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée
