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Name: Astrocent
Address: Warsaw, PL
Telephone: +48221201822

Astrocent - International Institute for Particle Astrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences

15/05/2026

We are always excited to support the next generation of researchers!

Recently, Meera Patel, a Master's student from Nikhef and the University of Amsterdam, visited Astrocent to take data for her research project using our ArGSet cryostat equipped with a new nanosecond-pulsed UV light source.

Detailed characterisation of the fluorescence time profile of the material samples that she brought will enable better background mitigation and, in consequence, more sensitive dark matter detectors.

Meera's visit to Astrocent was made possible by the Olga Igonkina Scholarship 2025, which supports her work on the XENONnT dark matter detector and enabled her to carry out dedicated tests with our nanosecond‑pulsed UV laser as part of her research stay in Warsaw.

Astrocent and Nikhef are partners in the DRD2 collaboration, and Meera’s project contributes directly to the goals of WP2.
🔗 https://drd2.web.cern.ch

12/05/2026

On 1 May 2026, the final signatures from the European Commission and the project coordinator officially gave the green light to ET-COMPASS🧭 (COordination, Management, Planning And Strategic Support) - a new European project supporting the Einstein Telescope on its path towards the implementation phase. The project will start in early 2027.

Astrocent is very happy to be part of this international collaboration. Within ET-COMPASS, we will lead activities related to Strategic Communication, supporting ETO communication and dissemination efforts aimed at widening participation and strengthening the international visibility of the Einstein Telescope as an ESFRI project.

ET-COMPASS brings together nine research institutes from across Europe and will help advance key organisational aspects necessary for the future of the Einstein Telescope.

Read more in the official announcement⬇️
https://lnkd.in/gsUCWXNu

04/05/2026

Is science in full bloom - or in crisis?

Our director, Prof. Leszek Roszkowski, joined an intriguing debate asking this bold question - and you can now watch it online!

Together with leading experts - Prof. Krzysztof Górski, cosmologist and Secretary General of the Copernican Academy, and Prof. Marek Sarna, President of the Polish Astronomical Society and specialist in stellar evolution - Prof. Roszkowski explored the state of Polish science, its future, and the technologies that may reshape it.

If you’re curious about where science is heading, what breakthroughs may be closer than we think, and how research can shape our future, this is a conversation worth watching.

Hosted by Łukasz Szwej, the debate also featured sharp, thought‑provoking questions from viewers - some of which pushed the discussion into unexpected territory.

🎥 Co‑organizers: Radio Katowice & Planetarium Śląskie
📺 Channel: Nie z tej Ziemi. Poznaj świat nauki

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLHzp8SbDCU

13/04/2026

Frontiers Seminar - Join Us!

We’re excited to invite you to our next Frontiers Seminar, one of Astrocent’s recurring scientific events that brings cutting‑edge research to our community.

📅 April 13, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
👉 Prof. Tatsuhiro Naka - Toho University, Japan

Title: “The Paleo Detector – Rare Cosmic-ray Search via Fossil Damage Tracks in Ancient Mineral”

Prof. Naka will introduce the paleo‑detector concept - an innovative method that uses ancient minerals to search for rare cosmic rays, exotic particles, and dark matter over geological timescales. He will outline the scientific motivation and share the latest developments in this emerging field.

Prof. Naka is a leading expert in nano‑tracking technology and ultra‑fine‑grained nuclear emulsions. His work drives major international efforts, including NEWSdm at Gran Sasso, the SHiP experiment at CERN, and the DMICA project exploring ancient minerals for dark matter signatures.

To attend, make sure to register and secure access to the link!
Registration (free): https://tinyurl.com/3p8c93cb

We look forward to seeing you at this inspiring seminar.

31/03/2026

The Astrocent Take Over presentations are now live on YouTube!

Relive our celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 and meet the researchers pushing the boundaries of dark matter science.

🎥 Watch the talks online: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhixh5aD65IIJ3WlA1E334CmRR-iCrray

- Clea Sunny (Astrocent, NCAC PAS): Dark Matter 101
A clear and engaging introduction to what we know (and don’t know yet) about dark matter.

- Dr. Rita Antonietti (Astrocent, NCAC PAS): Search for dark matter: how do we do it?
An inside look at the experimental techniques and detector technologies driving dark matter research.

- Prof. Michela Lai (Queen’s University): A quick look at Women in Science
A thoughtful reflection on representation, progress, and the road ahead for women in STEM.

These talks were recorded during “Astrocent Take Over: Meet the Women Exploring the Dark Matter’s Riddles” held on 13 February 2026.

Organisers:

Astrocent | NCAC PAS • Centrum Astronomiczne im. M. Kopernika PAN • Queen's University • DEAP‑3600 • Centre Cosmos, sciences et sociétés (APC, Université Paris Cité) • CNRS

30/03/2026

📣 Astrocent is growing, and this is your chance to grow with us!

Astrocent is opening several new research positions and inviting talented scientists to join our community. We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

- 2 PhD Positions - Infrasound and Seismic Instrumentation for Gravitational Wave Detectors
Application deadline: 20 Apr 2026 - 09:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Link to the offer:
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/422956

- Postdoctoral Researcher (3 positions) in Infrasound and Seismic Instrumentation for Gravitational Wave Detectors
Application deadline: 20 Apr 2026 - 09:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Link to the offer:
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/422917

- Postdoctoral Researcher in novel photodetectors
Application deadline: 20 Apr 2026 - 09:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Link to the offer: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/423386

- PhD Student Position - Novel Photodetectors
Application deadline: 20 Apr 2026 - 09:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Link to the offer: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/423381

If you are ready to contribute to world‑class research and collaborate with a dynamic, interdisciplinary team in the heart of Warsaw, we would be happy to hear from you. Share this post with anyone who might be interested - great science thrives when great people connect!

These job offers are funded within the project Astrocent: Particle Astrophysics Technology Centre - supported by the Foundation for Polish Science (Fundacja na rzecz Nauki Polskiej) International Research Agendas Programme, financed from the European Funds for a Smart Economy programme.

27/03/2026

We invite all Polish‑speakers to read an in‑depth conversation with Dr. hab. Marcin Kuźniak, titled:

„Naukowcy będą pracować nad detektorami ciemnej materii i fal grawitacyjnych. Rozwiązania mogą mieć zastosowanie w medycynie i bezpieczeństwie”
(Scientists will work on dark‑matter and gravitational‑wave detectors. The solutions may find applications in medicine and security)

In the interview, Dr. Kuźniak explains how researchers at Astrocent tackle some of the most fundamental questions about the structure and evolution of the Universe. Many of these challenges require building large‑scale experiments in extreme locations — deep underground or even on the ocean floor — to shield detectors from cosmic radiation and capture the faintest signals from elusive particles.

The interview offers an interesting look at how frontier research drives technological innovation, with potential applications in medicine, infrastructure monitoring, and public safety.

🔗 Read the full interview: https://info.newseria.pl/?show_news=1987534865&t=216a1326e7c02128dbd66eb991ca4d92

23/03/2026

📅Join us on March 26 at 2 PM for a talk by Prof. Fabrice Piquemal, Director of the Laboratoire de Physique des Deux Infinis Bordeaux (CNRS/IN2P3 – Université de Bordeaux).

🔬 This talk is titled: “R2D2: A new high‑pressure Xenon TPC for neutrinoless double beta decay search”

Prof. Piquemal will present the latest R&D from the R2D2 collaboration — including detector prototypes, full‑scale simulations, background modeling, and projected sensitivities reaching beyond 10²⁷ years. The experiment aims to push neutrinoless double‑beta decay searches into new territory and potentially probe the inverted neutrino mass hierarchy.

👤 A leading figure in neutrino physics, Prof. Piquemal has contributed to NEMO3, SuperNEMO, KamLAND, and served as Director of the Modane Underground Laboratory. He now leads the Bordeaux laboratory and works on the R2D2 project.

To attend, make sure to register and secure access to the link!
Registration (free): https://tinyurl.com/3p8c93cb

20/03/2026

🌌 DarkSide‑20k Collaboration Meeting 2026
On 9–13 March 2026, researchers from around the world gathered at the University of Manchester for this year’s DarkSide‑20k Collaboration Meeting.

Astrocent was represented by Marcin Kuźniak and Rita Antonietti, whose participation was supported by Narodowe Centrum Nauki. Their contributions reflect Astrocent’s ongoing commitment to the DarkSide‑20k project – a next‑generation, argon‑based dark matter detector now under construction at Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso in L’Aquila, Italy.

With operations planned to begin in 2027, DarkSide‑20k is entering a decisive phase. The meeting in Manchester marked another important step in shaping the experiment’s scientific strategy and preparing for the challenges ahead. Astrocent is proud to be part of this collective effort to push the boundaries of our understanding of dark matter.

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18/03/2026

🔭✨ New episode of the “Człowiek 2.0” podcast is out today with Prof. Marcin Kuźniak joining as the guest!

Dark matter makes up most of the Universe — yet we still cannot see it. In today’s episode, Prof. Marcin Kuźniak explains how scientists are trying to capture traces of this elusive substance and what cutting‑edge technologies are being developed at Astrocent to push the boundaries of modern astrophysics.

You’ll hear about:
✨ why dark matter outweighs ordinary matter 5 to 1,
🔬 how researchers search for ultra‑rare particle interactions,
💡 the key role of liquid argon,
⛏️ why detectors must be placed up to 2 km underground,
🌍 and how astrophysics innovations are already supporting medicine and infrastructure monitoring.

Prof. Kuźniak also discusses the DarkSide and Argo collaborations, current technological challenges, and the vision of transforming Astrocent into an independent PAS institute.

It’s a story about science at the limits of the possible — and the people determined to reveal what has never been seen before. 💫

🎧 Watch the new episode now on the Polish Academy of Sciences YouTube channel! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6kAKoR5i1A

The podcast is made in Polish.

17/03/2026

Look out for the next Astroparticle Frontiers seminar this Thursday!

For this episode of Astroparticle Frontiers we dive into one of the most exciting open questions in fundamental physics: the nature of neutrinos.

We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Samuele Torelli as the next Astrocent seminar speaker. He will present the NEXT experiment and its search for neutrinoless double beta decay, a key process for determining whether neutrinos are Majorana particles. The talk will cover NEXT’s high‑pressure xenon technology, results from the NEXT‑White prototype, and the experiment’s path toward a ton‑scale, background‑free detector with advanced barium‑tagging R&D.

📅Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰2 pm (CET)
📣Speaker: Dr. Samuele Torelli (Donostia International Physics Center, Spain)
Talk title: “The NEXT experiment searching for neutrinoless double beta decay”

To attend, make sure to register and secure access to the link!
Registration (free): https://tinyurl.com/3p8c93cb

Whether you are in the field or simply fascinated by the universe, this is a seminar you won’t want to miss! Stay tuned!

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