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7th LOIS Workshop
June 16-18, 2008 | Växjö, Sweden
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Arranged by
LOIS Space Centre,
Växjö and PHISP,
IRF, Uppsala In collaboration with Växjö University and Videum Science Park Sponsored by CDP, Uppsala University, IBM Sweden and the Swedish National Space Board |
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Mark Pearce
pearce@particle.kth.se
Department of Particle Physics
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
Stockholm, SE
Abstract
The astroparticle physics group at KTH in Stockholm is currently
conducting precision studies of antimatter in space using the PAMELA
satellite experiment. These studies may shed light on the dark matter
in the Universe, as well as elucidating cosmic ray production and
propagation. PAMELA was launched in June 2006 for an expected 3 year
long mission. Latest results from PAMELA will be briefly discussed. In
the second half of the talk, various outreach projects will be
discussed which aim to bring cosmic ray research to a broader
audience. These include a time synchronised network of cosmic ray
detectors at Stockholm high-schools, and a educational cosmic ray
detector on-board the International Space Station.
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