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PASAG (2009) Criteria - use in developing the program

The science addressed by the project is necessary

  • Addresses fundamental physics
  • At least one compelling result or preponderance of solid, important results. Check that anticipated results would not be marginal…
  • Discovery space: large leap in capabilities, significant new discovery space, possibility of important surprises

Particle physicist participation is necessary

  • Transformative techniques and know-how have a major, visible impact; project would not happen otherwise
  • Leadership is higher priority than participation

Scale matters, particularly for projects at the boundary of particle physics and astrophysics

  • Relatively small projects with high science per dollar help ensure scientific breadth while maintaining program focus on the highest priorities

Programmatic issues

  • International context: cooperation vs duplication/competition
  • Readiness, risk, timeliness
aaac/doe_cosmic_frontier/pasagcriteria.txt · Last modified: 2014/11/07 06:37 by prisca