Future Hadron Physics at Fermilab

TL;DR

Fermilab aims to continue and expand hadron physics research through future projects like the Proton Driver and experiments such as MIPP/E907, MINER A, and Drell-Yan/E906, while preparing for the potential ILC.

Contribution

The paper presents a strategic vision for Fermilab's future hadron physics program, including new experimental initiatives and preparation for the International Linear Collider.

Findings

Current experiment MIPP/E907 is operational.

Future experiments MINER A and Drell-Yan/E906 are scheduled.

Fermilab is exploring multiple program options for hadron physics.

Abstract

Today, hadron physics research occurs at Fermilab as parts of broader experimental programs. This is very likely to be the case in the future. Thus, much of this presentation focuses on our vision of that future - a future aimed at making Fermilab the host laboratory for the International Linear Collider (ILC). Given the uncertainties associated with the ILC - the level of needed R&D, the ILC costs, and the timing - Fermilab is also preparing for other program choices. I will describe these latter efforts, efforts focused on a Proton Driver to increase the numbers of protons available for experiments. As examples of the hadron physics which will be coming from Fermilab, I summarize three experiments: MIPP/E907 which is running currently, and MINER A and Drell-Yan/E906 which are scheduled for future running periods. Hadron physics coming from the Tevatron Collider program will be summarized by Arthur Maciel in another talk at Hadron05.