Research supported by the Office of High Energy Physics (HEP) is motivated by five Science Drivers of Particle Physics:
- Use the Higgs Boson as a new tool for discovery
- Pursue the physics associated with neutrino mass
- Identify the new physics of dark matter
- Understand cosmic acceleration: dark energy and inflation
- Explore the unknown: new particles, interactions and physical principles
The science drivers provide compelling lines of inquiry that show great promise for discovery. The HEP program enables scientific discovery through a strategy organized along three interrelated frontiers of particle physics. Frontier research is supported by a vibrant theory program and is enabled by Advanced Technology R&D. In addition, investments in accelerator technology are made available to U.S. science and industry through the Accelerator Stewardship program.
HEP Research Subprograms