New Directions in Kaon Physics

We propose a novel way to challenge the boundaries of our knowledge of particle physics. The Standard Model of particle physics is a tremendously successful framework that is known without doubt to be incomplete. It fails to explain central phenomena such as neutrino masses, dark matter, and the baryon asymmetry of the universe. In order to tackle the question of what is the more fundamental Lagrangian describing the particle content of the universe, New Physics is being searched for in a variety of ways, from particle accelerators to astrophysical observatories. 

I will discuss recent progress in the "intensity frontier", and demonstrate how careful analysis of rare processes at low energies is potentially sensitive to physics at scales that far exceed the reach of present day particle colliders. I will review our proposal for a next-generation multi-purpose kaon experiment with the potential to (i) test less explored sectors of the SM, (ii) look for new particles and interactions, and (iii) study aspects of the strong interaction.

* Dr Dery is a candidate for a position in the department

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