The main objective of the Centre for Astroparticles and High Energy Physics (CAPA) is to promote research in the fields of high energy physics, nuclear and particle physics, astrophysics, cosmology, astroparticles and theoretical physics, as well as the technological developments associated with them. The University of Zaragoza has several research groups with a long tradition and experience in these fields, both in their theoretical and experimental aspects, and the CAPA was created with the aim of achieving a better use of this scientific potential by constituting a common framework for this type of research and specialized training. To this end, the Centre will promote collaboration with other research centres and institutes, both nationally and internationally.
The Centre’s own aims include:
To promote the presence, both nationally and internationally, of researchers from the University of Zaragoza involved in the above-mentioned research fields, seeking to increase their specific weight in these areas. Promote and provide administrative support to funding applications, both in national programs (National Scientific-Technical Research Plans, María de Maeztu, etc.) and international ones (European Research Council (ERC), European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST), Future and Emerging Technologies (FET), and others).
Catalyze the synergy of the members of the different areas, both theoretical and experimental.
Promote the active participation of members of the Center in closely related Aragonese research organizations: Canfranc Underground Laboratory (LSC) and Benasque Pedro Pascual Science Center (CCBPP). Likewise, collaboration with the Center for Cosmos Physics of Aragon (CEFCA) will be encouraged.
Promote specialized training activities, facilitating the incorporation of young scientists and technical personnel into the research community.
Ensure the corresponding transfer of technological knowledge derived from this field of research to companies.
Promote the scientific culture of society through the dissemination of the Center’s research topics and results.
Memorandum of the creation of the Center (in Spanish)