UC and SAPHIR Master's student to participate in ICTP International School of Particle Physics
Manuel López, a Master's student in Physics at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and member of the Millennium Institute SAPHIR, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Summer School on Particle Physics organized by the International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy. This event, recognized as one of the most prominent […]
In pursuit of new challenges at particle colliders
Jaime Romero
RESEARCHERS Jaime Romero Young researcher with a Ph.D. in Science, specializing in Physics, from the University of Chile. He is currently the principal investigator of the Fondecyt Iniciación project titled “Transient Monte Carlo in a research nuclear reactor with individual beta-delayed neutron precursors and comparison with time-dependent reactor experiments,” which aims to develop transient Monte Carlo simulations of nuclear reactors that […]
Nicolas Viaux
RESEARCHERS Nicolás Viaux Junior Researcher Member of the ATLAS and CTA collaborations. He is involved in the construction and commissioning of sTGC-type detectors for the NSW in the ATLAS experiment and performs data analysis for various studies in both collaborations. Research and development areas: -Experimental particle physics -Construction and testing of […]
Five researchers from the SAPHIR Millennium Institute awarded regular 2024 FONDECYT funding
We at the SAPHIR Millennium Institute are pleased to share the excellent news that our researchers have been awarded FONDECYT Regular grants for the 2024 period. This achievement is the result of their dedication and hard work in the pursuit of new advances in particle physics. On this occasion, we would like to highlight […]
Saphir Institute: Scientists Present at President Gabriel Boric's Visit to CERN
Santiago, July 19, 2023 – Today, President Gabriel Boric made a historic visit to CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) in Geneva, Switzerland. On this occasion, leading scientists from the Saphir Institute had the honor of being present and sharing our country's scientific advances with the president. During the visit […]