Subatomic Physics Group (P-25)

P-25 is engaged primarily in fundamental nuclear- and particle-physics research. Our objective is to conduct diverse experiments that probe aspects of subatomic reactions, in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the basic building blocks that make up our universe. Although our main focus is basic research, we also have a strong effort in applied programs such as proton radiography. We often participate in large-scale collaborations that involve physicists from universities and institutions around the world, and we participate in or lead experiments at a variety of facilities. Currently, we are conducting research and developing new programs at the Laboratory and other laboratories, including Brookhaven National Laboratory (P-25 is playing a major role in defining the search for the quark-gluon plasma and the related physics program for the relativistic heavy-ion collider) and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (P-25 is currently publishing research on parton distribution in nucleons and nuclei, and the nuclear modification of QCD processes such as production of J/psi particles).