Planning the Future of U.S. Particle Physics (Snowmass 2013): Chapter 7: Underground Laboratory Capabilities

TL;DR

This chapter reviews the current state and future prospects of underground laboratories in the U.S. for particle physics experiments involving neutrinos, proton decay, and dark matter detection, highlighting infrastructure needs and scientific opportunities.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive assessment of underground laboratory capabilities and outlines future requirements for advancing particle physics research in the U.S.

Findings

Identification of key underground laboratory needs for neutrino experiments

Assessment of infrastructure requirements for dark matter detection

Recommendations for future underground experiment capabilities

Abstract

These reports present the results of the 2013 Community Summer Study of the APS Division of Particles and Fields ("Snowmass 2013") on the future program of particle physics in the U.S. Chapter 7, on Underground Laboratory Capabilities, discusses the prospects and requirements for large underground experiments such as those for neutrino physics, proton decay, and dark matter.