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LSC Seminars: “Empowering the Next Generation of Neutrino Experiments with the Water Cherenkov Test Experiment”
Nicholas Prouse, a researcher at Imperial College London , presented in his seminar the Water Cherenkov Test Experiment (WCTE), which began collecting data at the end of 2024 in the CERN T9 beam. The data collected by WCTE will be used to improve pion reconstruction in water Cherenkov detectors and to analyze interaction cross-sections using a known particle flux. The results of this experiment will have a direct impact on Super-K, T2K, and Hyper-K.
LSC participates in The Wave 2025 in Zaragoza
On March 19, the LSC participated in The Wave conference, held at the Zaragoza Conference Center, where we conducted a workshop on radon, given the national interest in this topic and our expertise in its air monitoring and the measurement of its emanation in materials. In its second edition, The Wave brought together experts and companies for three days to explore how to transform technology into a real competitive advantage.
New Participation of LSC in the TRANSFIERE Forum in Málaga
From March 12 to 14, the LSC participated in TRANSFIERE, Spain's most important R&D&I fair, held in Málaga. This forum connects the entire Spanish innovation ecosystem and boosts its international projection, promoting the transfer of scientific and technological knowledge. Together with 11 other ICTS, we showcased the services we offer, reaffirming our commitment to maximizing the impact of research on society.
Successful Hyper-Kamiokande implosion test campaign
The LSC successfully completes the implosion test campaign, in collaboration with SOCIB, for the validation of protective covers for the photosensors of the international neutrino telescope Hyper-Kamiokande.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Like every year, the LSC joins the celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to highlighting the essential contributions of women to the scientific and technological community. We remain committed to promoting education in equality and increasing the visibility of women in science. Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science to all!
Workshop and visit of Science Camp organised by ONCE
Last Friday 4th July we had the pleasure of receiving a visit from the children taking part in the summer camps organized by ONCE (Spanish National Organisation for the Blind), which this year focused on Science. During their time at the LSC, our outreach team offered them an introductory workshop about the fascinating world of neutrinos and the detection techniques used in low-background experiments. The day ended with an exciting tour of our underground facilities. Thank you for coming and sharing your curiosity with us!
Identification of bacterial communities that survive in heavy water for 30 years
The first article from the collaboration of researchers involved in the heavy water bacteria experiment at the Canfranc Underground Laboratory (LSC) has recently been published. This publication presents the first identification of bacterial communities capable of evolving in an environment considered hostile for most organisms.
New Clean Room at LSC for High-Purity Germanium (HPGe) Detectors
In April, we successfully completed the installation of the new Clean Room in Hall C of the underground facility. The design and construction were carried out entirely by our team, and the levels of airborne particles meet the ISO 7 standard, ensuring an ultra-clean and controlled environment. This room already houses one of the lowest-background Germanium detectors and is prepared for the installation of two additional detectors in the coming years.
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