Global Particle Physics Excellence Awards

  Measurement of the muon flux in the tunnels of Doss Trento hill The measurement of the muon flux in the tunnels of Doss Trento hill represents a cutting-edge intersection of cosmic ray physics and underground geophysical research. Muons, high-energy particles generated by cosmic rays interacting with the Earth's atmosphere, have the unique ability to penetrate dense materials, making them ideal probes for subsurface imaging and flux mapping. In this context, researchers are deploying muon detectors in the historic tunnels of Doss Trento hill to analyze particle interactions and flux variations influenced by geological formations above. This research not only contributes to our understanding of cosmic muon behavior in dense environments but also supports applications in #MuonTomography, a non-invasive technique used in archaeology, civil engineering, and geological surveying. Advanced particle detection systems, such as scintillator arrays, tracking chambers, and time-of-flight in...

  Constraints on dark energy models using late Universe probes Constraints on Dark Energy Models Using Late Universe Probes – Hashtags and Summary (400 words) The quest to understand the mysterious force driving the accelerated expansion of the universe—dark energy—has become one of the most profound challenges in modern cosmology. Late Universe probes, including Type Ia supernovae (SNIa) , baryon acoustic oscillations (BAO) , cosmic chronometers , redshift-space distortions (RSD) , and large-scale structure surveys , provide critical data to constrain theoretical models of dark energy beyond the standard ΛCDM paradigm. These probes help measure the Hubble parameter H ( z ) H(z) H ( z ) , the growth rate of structure, and the distance-redshift relation across cosmic time. The observations allow researchers to constrain the equation of state (EoS) parameter w = p / ρ w = p/\rho w = p / ρ , test for deviations from a cosmological constant, and differentiate between various dynamic m...