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Fermilab and CERN Begin Installation Work on DUNE Neutrino Experiment

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Briefings

Fermilab, CERN, and SURF began installing cryostat structures for the DUNE experiment in 2026. The project involves transporting 2,600 red steel beams to a 4,850-foot depth in South Dakota, with the facility expected to be operational by 2031. The installation of the two massive cryostats, each holding 17,000 tons of liquid argon, represents a significant milestone for an international collaboration involving over 1,500 researchers.

Key points

• In 2026, Fermilab, CERN, and SURF began installing steel structures for the two cryostats housing the DUNE experiment's liquid argon detectors.
• The cryostats are 216 feet long, 62 feet wide, and 60 feet high, with each containing approximately 17,000 tons of liquid argon.

Context

The DUNE experiment is an international collaboration of over 1,500 researchers hosted by Fermilab, utilizing a 1,300-kilometer neutrino beam sent from Fermilab to detectors nearly a mile underground in South Dakota. The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) is located in Lead, South Dakota, and the facility is expected to be completed by 2029.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the initial installation phase in 2026. Specific dates for detector completion (2030) and beam operation (2031) are provided, but the full timeline and operational status beyond these dates are not detailed in the source.

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