DUNE Neutrino Detector Cryostat Installation Underway in South Dakota

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Published: 2026-11-11
Category: science
Source: EuropaWire
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Construction has started on the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment's (DUNE) far detector cryostats in South Dakota, involving CERN, Fermilab, and Sanford Underground Research Facility. These massive steel structures will house 17,000 tons of liquid argon for neutrino detection. This marks a significant step towards the 2031 operational goal for the long-distance neutrino beam, advancing fundamental particle physics research.

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