Latin America has reached a pivotal moment in experimental particle physics and astrophysics research. Throughout the month of October, Symmetry will explore how.
Brazilian physicist César Lattes, considered a national hero for his discoveries, paved the way for trailblazing research projects in particle astrophysics across Latin America and beyond.
Many researchers from Latin America can trace their entry into experimental particle physics to an initiative started by former Fermilab Director Leon Lederman.
In the last few decades, Argentina and Chile have proven themselves prime spots for astronomical observation—a status that has been a boon in many ways for both countries.
A series of short physics schools organized in collaboration with CERN has had an outsized impact on the careers of scientists from Latin America.
Scholars return home to forge paths for future physicists where few exist.
A collaboration with fewer than 100 members has played an important role in Fermilab’s ongoing partnership with Latin American scientists and institutions.
A strong regional tradition of high-energy physics and astrophysics—plus the aspirations of one young researcher—brought the High-Altitude Water Cherenkov Gamma-ray Observatory to Mexico.
Feeling left out of some traditional paths to community in particle physics, a group of Latin American researchers created their own way to connect.
Maria Teresa Dova has been instrumental in bringing scientists in Argentina new opportunities to participate in particle physics and astrophysics experiments, including one that co-discovered the Higgs boson.
Latin American institutions are instrumental in creating photon detectors for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment.
For the first time, scientists and policy-makers are creating a regional strategy for scientific projects in Latin America, starting with a focus on high-energy physics and cosmology.
A collaboration of the Americas aims to take the first pioneering images of low-energy neutrinos and provide new data to shed light on the mysterious identity of dark matter.
Even world-famous theorist Juan Maldacena wasn’t sure at first whether he should pursue a PhD in physics.
The observatory has made detailed information about an initial selection of its recorded cosmic-ray events available for outside scientists to use.
Scientists in Latin America recently published the first coordinated plan for the region’s research in high-energy physics, astrophysics and cosmology.
Physicists and archaeologists are teaming up to provide research opportunities for Black and Hispanic undergraduates.
