Experiments Valves

Experiments

From cutting-edge research in physics to breakthroughs in biology to pioneering geothermal research, SURF hosts experiments that push the frontier.

LUX-ZEPLIN

LZ is 100x more sensitive to finding signals from dark matter particles than its predecessor, the Large Underground Xenon experiment (LUX).

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Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment

DUNE comprises state-of-the-art particle detectors: one at Fermilab and one deep underground at SURF. The far detector will be the largest of its type ever built and record neutrino interactions with unprecedented precision.

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Majorana Demonstrator

The Majorana Demonstrator investigated the imbalance of matter and antimatter in the universe—and they mystery of why we exist at all.

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ALL EXPERIMENTS

Showing 1-12 of 16 experiments

  • CUSSP

    Center for Understanding Subsurface Signals and Permeability to advance enhanced geothermal systems with the goal of making them a widely accessible and reliable source of renewable energy.

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  • DeMMO

    The Deep Mine Microbial Observatory is studying subsurface samples to learn how microbes are metabolizing and surviving in those locations.

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  • CAT MineStar Center

    CAT MineStar for Underground leverages Wi-Fi to coordinate the movements of people and equipment throughout underground spaces

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  • EGS Collab

    DOE-sponsored geothermal experiment revolutionizes geothermal energy studies

    - Present

  • Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment

    DUNE comprises state-of-the-art particle detectors: one at Fermilab and one deep underground at SURF. The far detector will be the largest of its type ever built and record neutrino interactions with unprecedented precision.

    - Present

  • kISMET

    kISMET studied permeability enhancement techniques to improve the ability to extract heat from geothermal reservoirs deep below the surface of the Earth.

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  • LUX-ZEPLIN

    LZ is 100x more sensitive to finding signals from dark matter particles than its predecessor, the Large Underground Xenon experiment (LUX).

    - Present

  • GEOXTM

    GEOXTM created the world's largest, deepest network of underground fiber-optic strain and temperature sensors and tiltmeters to measure the movement and deformation of rock systems underground.

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  • CASPAR

    CASPAR is a low-energy particle accelerator that allows researchers to study processes that take place inside collapsing stars.

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  • DUGL

    The Deep Underground Gravity Laboratory placed sensitive instruments in Sanford Lab to determine whether it is suitable for a large gravitational wave experiment—and to monitor the earth.

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