Samantha Kuula Interactions May 2012 SNOLAB Science and Impact Samantha Kuula SNOLAB Communications...

Samantha KuulaSamantha Kuula InteractionsInteractions May 2012May 2012

SNOLAB SNOLAB Science and Science and

ImpactImpact

SNOLAB SNOLAB Science and Science and

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Samantha KuulaSamantha KuulaSNOLAB SNOLAB

Communications Communications OfficerOfficer

Samantha KuulaSamantha KuulaSNOLAB SNOLAB

Communications Communications OfficerOfficer


What is SNOLAB?What is SNOLAB?What is SNOLAB?What is SNOLAB?

SNOLAB is a deep underground science research facility, located at 2070m depth in the Vale Creighton mine

Operates as a clean-room throughout, and shields sensitive detectors from background radiations by great depth, high purity detectors and shields

SNOLAB is unique as the deepest, cleanest laboratory of its kind in the world.The science programme addresses some of the most fundamental questions in contemporary science

SNOLAB is a deep underground science research facility, located at 2070m depth in the Vale Creighton mine

Operates as a clean-room throughout, and shields sensitive detectors from background radiations by great depth, high purity detectors and shields

SNOLAB is unique as the deepest, cleanest laboratory of its kind in the world.The science programme addresses some of the most fundamental questions in contemporary science


Personnel facilitiesPersonnel facilities

SNOCavernSNO

Cavern

Ladder LabsLadder Labs

Cube HallCube Hall

CryopitCryopit

SouthDriftSouthDrift

HaloStubHaloStub

UtilityDrift

UtilityDrift

Underground FacilitiesUnderground Facilities

SNO Area: 1860 m2SNO Area: 1860 m2

SNOLAB Area: 5360 m2SNOLAB Area: 5360 m2


The Science ProgrammeThe Science ProgrammeThe Science ProgrammeThe Science ProgrammeDeep underground science addresses some of the most fundamental and high scientific priority questions in contemporary physics:

What is the dark matter that pervades and shapes our universe? How have neutrinos shaped the evolution of the universe and the synthesis of heavy elements? How did the universe begin and what caused the asymmetry that led to a matter dominated universe?

SNOLAB has a portfolio of projects of varying scale covering R&D, prototyping and exploitation

Location of choice - available space rapidly allocated

Larger SNOLAB projects are long-term and internationally collaborative: 10‘s $M investment over a decade of construction and operation

Deep underground science addresses some of the most fundamental and high scientific priority questions in contemporary physics:

What is the dark matter that pervades and shapes our universe? How have neutrinos shaped the evolution of the universe and the synthesis of heavy elements? How did the universe begin and what caused the asymmetry that led to a matter dominated universe?

SNOLAB has a portfolio of projects of varying scale covering R&D, prototyping and exploitation

Location of choice - available space rapidly allocated

Larger SNOLAB projects are long-term and internationally collaborative: 10‘s $M investment over a decade of construction and operation


Personnel facilitiesPersonnel facilities

SNOCavernSNO

Cavern

Ladder LabsLadder Labs

Cube HallCube Hall

CryopitCryopit

SouthDriftSouthDrift

HaloStubHaloStub

UtilityDrift

UtilityDrift

Current

DEAP-I, COUPP-4, PICASSO-III (Dark

Matter)

EXO-Gas (Neutrino)

2012+

DEAP-3600, MiniCLEAN, COUPP-60

(Dark Matter)

SNO+, HALO,

(Neutrino)

2012++SuperCDMS

(Dark Matter)Exo-Gas

(Neutrino)


International and International and Canadian ContextCanadian ContextInternational and International and Canadian ContextCanadian Context

SNOLAB is one of a small number of international science facilities, all making important contributions to understanding the Universe

e.g. at CERN, researchers are hoping to create dark matter particles for the first time since the Big Bang; at SNOLAB we hope to observe those created in the Big Bang itself.

SNOLAB interlinks to the Perimeter Institute and TRIUMF, providing complementary skills and capabilities.

SNOLAB is one of a small number of international science facilities, all making important contributions to understanding the Universe

e.g. at CERN, researchers are hoping to create dark matter particles for the first time since the Big Bang; at SNOLAB we hope to observe those created in the Big Bang itself.

SNOLAB interlinks to the Perimeter Institute and TRIUMF, providing complementary skills and capabilities.


Science ImpactScience ImpactScience ImpactScience ImpactThe initial SNO results were extremely high impact

Cited as among the top two breakthroughs of 2011 (Science)Three top cited nuclear physics experimental papersMultiple awards to the SNO team (Polyani, Herzberg, Vogt, Henry Marshal Tory, Order of Ontario)

SNOLAB science programme nascent and under development, but already:

COUPP and PICASSO have posted world-leading results in spin dark matter searches (Munich 2011)US Marx review on underground reviewed SNOLAB as the only other location of choice for the US programme

SNOLAB team and researchers are frequent plenary speakers at International conferences

The initial SNO results were extremely high impact

Cited as among the top two breakthroughs of 2011 (Science)Three top cited nuclear physics experimental papersMultiple awards to the SNO team (Polyani, Herzberg, Vogt, Henry Marshal Tory, Order of Ontario)

SNOLAB science programme nascent and under development, but already:

COUPP and PICASSO have posted world-leading results in spin dark matter searches (Munich 2011)US Marx review on underground reviewed SNOLAB as the only other location of choice for the US programme

SNOLAB team and researchers are frequent plenary speakers at International conferences


Funding ModelFunding ModelFunding ModelFunding ModelCapital investment was $85M in SNO and $65M in SNOLAB; Operations are ~$8M/year cashSNOLAB experiments derive their own additional funding outside this capital envelopeSupport for facility and experiments have been derived from Provincial, Federal, University and industrial partners, and international sourcesSignificant in-kind support has been provided by Vale (and INCO previously)SNOLAB has ~60 on-site staff, with a research base of >250 researchers from 52 institutions across 6 countries

Capital investment was $85M in SNO and $65M in SNOLAB; Operations are ~$8M/year cashSNOLAB experiments derive their own additional funding outside this capital envelopeSupport for facility and experiments have been derived from Provincial, Federal, University and industrial partners, and international sourcesSignificant in-kind support has been provided by Vale (and INCO previously)SNOLAB has ~60 on-site staff, with a research base of >250 researchers from 52 institutions across 6 countries


Economic ImpactEconomic ImpactEconomic ImpactEconomic ImpactSNOLAB delivers economic impact through:

Direct and indirect job creation to develop and operate the facility, and to construct and operate the experimentsInvestment attraction from international experiments, with additional anticipated growthTechnology development and innovation, providing a framework for our research baseCommercialisation through Universities and AAPSEnabling strategic industries (resource/mining)Development of Highly Qualified PersonnelInspiration of the public and next generation innovators

The following are from a KPMG economic impact assessment, which enumerate these statements

SNOLAB delivers economic impact through:Direct and indirect job creation to develop and operate the facility, and to construct and operate the experimentsInvestment attraction from international experiments, with additional anticipated growthTechnology development and innovation, providing a framework for our research baseCommercialisation through Universities and AAPSEnabling strategic industries (resource/mining)Development of Highly Qualified PersonnelInspiration of the public and next generation innovators

The following are from a KPMG economic impact assessment, which enumerate these statements


Highly Qualified Highly Qualified PersonnelPersonnel

Highly Qualified Highly Qualified PersonnelPersonnelCurrent breakdown of research staff

shows significant development of HQP

Students: University, co-op and international programmesPost-docs: ⅓ to faculty; ⅓ to industry; ⅓ to researchInternal SNOLAB staff developmentAttracting international researchers to Sudbury

CRC@Laurentian + UK/US/CH/DE/BRAnticipated 20%-30% growth of user-base as project portfolio develops

Current breakdown of research staff shows significant development of HQP

Students: University, co-op and international programmesPost-docs: ⅓ to faculty; ⅓ to industry; ⅓ to researchInternal SNOLAB staff developmentAttracting international researchers to Sudbury

CRC@Laurentian + UK/US/CH/DE/BRAnticipated 20%-30% growth of user-base as project portfolio develops


Outreach and InspirationOutreach and InspirationOutreach and InspirationOutreach and Inspiration523 Visitors in 2010:

Education - 89; Professional - 84; Public - 158; Scientific - 192

SNOLAB within Ontario high school curriculumInfo packs to Northern Ontario schools (~1000 students/yr)

Recent AwardsDavid Sinclair: CAP-TRIUMF Vogt medal

Art McDonald: RSC Henry Marshal Tory medal

Development with Science North on new models & exhibits

Award winning object theatre seen by 12,300 visitors

New SNOLAB model and displays

Science North access ~125,000/yr

Continued media interactionsSignificant media exposureDiscovery/Ch4 ‘Brave New World’Discovery - ‘Daily Planet’Grand Opening 17th May 2012

523 Visitors in 2010: Education - 89; Professional - 84; Public - 158; Scientific - 192

SNOLAB within Ontario high school curriculumInfo packs to Northern Ontario schools (~1000 students/yr)

Recent AwardsDavid Sinclair: CAP-TRIUMF Vogt medal

Art McDonald: RSC Henry Marshal Tory medal

Development with Science North on new models & exhibits

Award winning object theatre seen by 12,300 visitors

New SNOLAB model and displays

Science North access ~125,000/yr

Continued media interactionsSignificant media exposureDiscovery/Ch4 ‘Brave New World’Discovery - ‘Daily Planet’Grand Opening 17th May 2012


SummarySummarySummarySummarySNOLAB is a unique and world-leading facility for deep underground science located in OntarioSNOLAB supports world-class science, garnering both national and international recognitionSNOLAB has attracted significant Federal and International investment and HQP, and continues to have major impact on the local economySNOLAB continues to present a major research and innovation opportunity for Ontario and CanadaContinued support from the Ontario Government is essential for the continued success of SNOLAB and its science programme

SNOLAB is a unique and world-leading facility for deep underground science located in OntarioSNOLAB supports world-class science, garnering both national and international recognitionSNOLAB has attracted significant Federal and International investment and HQP, and continues to have major impact on the local economySNOLAB continues to present a major research and innovation opportunity for Ontario and CanadaContinued support from the Ontario Government is essential for the continued success of SNOLAB and its science programme

A Virtual Tour of SNOLABA Virtual Tour of SNOLABA Virtual Tour of SNOLABA Virtual Tour of SNOLAB


Surface FacilitiesSurface Facilities

ChillerChiller

Lab EntryLab Entry

LabEntrance

LabEntrance

Galley/RefugeGalley/Refuge

LabEntryLabEntry

CryopitCryopit

CubeHallCubeHall

R&D ‘J’Drift

R&D ‘J’Drift

LadderLabs

LadderLabs

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