Frontiers of the Universe
This unique flagship project focuses on high-impact areas in astrophysics, cosmology and particle physics research, potentially revealing new insights into how the universe was born and where it might be heading.
The initiative will advance the future of physics through a deep exploration of everything from miniscule subatomic particles to the largest galaxies and beyond: to the very existence of space, time, and life itself.
This Weizmann Institute is a physics powerhouse. Its theoretical physicists pioneer ways to make sense of the universe, including on the quantum level. Astrophysicists lead international collaborations in space observation and exploration and seek signs of life on other planets. Particle physicists use innovative approaches to reveal the building blocks of matter.
The Frontiers of the Universe project will gather these capabilities under one roof, along with the space mission component. This will begin with ULTRASAT, a Weizmann-designed satellite that will scan the sky to identify celestial events in real time. This is currently under development with the Israeli aerospace industry and partners such as NASA, placing the Institute – and Israel – at the forefront of scientific space exploration.
So much of the universe is unknown – how it formed, what it is made of and whether we are alone in its vastness. This project seeks to answer such questions, empowering scientists to conduct investigations that shed truly new light on age-old mysteries.
A cutting-edge new building will be home to the extended family of Weizmann physicists and will serve as a base for space missions. Visitors here will be able to watch satellite and telescope operations live, making the Frontiers building a pilgrimage site for stargazers young and old.
Ultimately, by taking such an intensive, inclusive approach to investigating the universe, this bold initiative will establish the Weizmann Institute as a preeminent global leader in space discovery and exploration.
For more information read the article on Weizmann Compass here and in the document below:
Frontiers of the universe - Israel's Leading Physicists Explore New Vistas in Space and Particle Physics
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