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The Canadian Nuclear Physics for Astrophysics Network is a collaboration of Canadian astrophysicists and experimental and theoretical nuclear physicists aligned with the common goal of using Canadian nuclear physics facilities, expertise and equipment, in conjunction with Canadian computational astrophysics resources, to provide education and advances in our understanding of the creation of the chemical elements, and the role of stars in our universe. The CaNPAN is a member of the NSF AccelNet International Research Network for Nuclear Astrophysics (IReNA).
We are excited to announce our first major project, “Nuclear Physics of the Dynamic Origin of the Elements”, an NSERC-funded project that will allow graduate students to experience the dual worlds of computational astrophysics and experimental nuclear physics, working in concert with ongoing efforts in those fields to explore the computational and experimental data needed to make advances in the field in the era of multimessenger astronomy.
The Canadian Nuclear Physics for Astrophysics Network is a collaboration of Canadian astrophysicists and experimental and theoretical nuclear physicists aligned with the common goal of using Canadian nuclear physics facilities, expertise and equipment, in conjunction with Canadian computational astrophysics resources, to provide education and advances in our understanding of the creation of the chemical elements, and the role of stars in our universe. The CaNPAN is a member of the NSF AccelNet International Research Network for Nuclear Astrophysics (IReNA).
We are excited to announce our first major project, “Nuclear Physics of the Dynamic Origin of the Elements”, an NSERC-funded project that will allow graduate students to experience the dual worlds of computational astrophysics and experimental nuclear physics, working in concert with ongoing efforts in those fields to explore the computational and experimental data needed to make advances in the field in the era of multimessenger astronomy.
Latest News
The CaNPAN NPDOE project has ended and the Network currently does not have a funded project. Networking activities continue on an unofficial basis. The web site will not be updated while CaNPAN does not have a funded project.
25th May, 2025
25th May, 2025
Report on CaNPAN activities in 2022-2024
16th October, 2024
Click here to open the pdf file with the report.
16th October, 2024
Click here to open the pdf file with the report.
The 2024 CaNPAN/NuGrid training program
October-November, 2024
CaNPAN is excited to announce its Fall 2024 training program for students specializing in experimental nuclear physics or stellar astrophysics.
This year, we are partnering with the NuGrid collaboration for their annual meeting at Brookhaven National Laboratory in December. As a highlight of the program, participants will contribute to a hybrid component of the NuGrid/IReNA/BNL Open day where they will have the opportunity to present their projects in short talks.
Click here to read the Fall 2024 training program.
October-November, 2024
CaNPAN is excited to announce its Fall 2024 training program for students specializing in experimental nuclear physics or stellar astrophysics.
This year, we are partnering with the NuGrid collaboration for their annual meeting at Brookhaven National Laboratory in December. As a highlight of the program, participants will contribute to a hybrid component of the NuGrid/IReNA/BNL Open day where they will have the opportunity to present their projects in short talks.
Click here to read the Fall 2024 training program.
The CaNPAN Faculty Team member Dr. Rituparna Kanungo has been appointed Director of the Physical Sciences Division at TRIUMF
September, 2024
Click here to read the announcement about the appointment.
September, 2024
Click here to read the announcement about the appointment.
CaNPAN members participated in CeNAM/IReNA Frontiers
conference
June 3-7, 2024
Click here to open the conference website.
Click here to open the poster CaNPAN presented at the conference.
This poster advertises CaNPAN, explains what it is about, presents a list of approved experiments in nuclear astrophysics motivated by results obtained by CaNPAN members, and promotes a collaboration of CaNPAN with the International Network for Nuclear Astrophysics (IReNA).
conference
June 3-7, 2024
Click here to open the conference website.
Click here to open the poster CaNPAN presented at the conference.
This poster advertises CaNPAN, explains what it is about, presents a list of approved experiments in nuclear astrophysics motivated by results obtained by CaNPAN members, and promotes a collaboration of CaNPAN with the International Network for Nuclear Astrophysics (IReNA).
CaNPAN hosted its 2024 annual meeting at TRIUMF
May 1-3, 2024
The Canadian Nuclear Physics for Astrophysics Network held its Annual Meeting 2024 this month at TRIUMF in Vancouver. The three-day meeting fostered international multidisciplinary collaboration, with the first day dedicated to student and postdoc research presentations, professional development, and community building. See highlight on IReNA/JINA web page.
May 1-3, 2024
The Canadian Nuclear Physics for Astrophysics Network held its Annual Meeting 2024 this month at TRIUMF in Vancouver. The three-day meeting fostered international multidisciplinary collaboration, with the first day dedicated to student and postdoc research presentations, professional development, and community building. See highlight on IReNA/JINA web page.
Upcoming CaNPAN annual meeting
May 1-3, 2024
Dear All,
This is the final announcement for our upcoming CaNPAN meeting. We are excited about an amazing program spread out over three days:
Day 1 - Wednesday, May 1st - Student Day
Run by and for CaNPAN and associated students, with students showcasing their research, a CaNPAN review, and a panel discussion with CaNPAN senior members on topics such as career progression and more. Of course more senior members will hopefully attend all sessions.
Day 2 - Thursday, May 2nd - Nuclear Physics Experiments Day
Featuring an overview of ISAC and experimental facility themed talks showcasing data and science results from CaNPAN members and external participants. Also featuring a tour of TRIUMF, and a special Colloquium by CaNPAN's own Pavel Denissenkov open to the lab.
Day 3 - Friday, May 3rd - Multi-messenger Astrophysics Day
Featuring talks by CaNPAN associated nuclear astrophysics theorists as well as guest speakers from CITA.
Venue and Access
The meeting will take place at TRIUMF (4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3) in the Auditorium. External visitors (without access cards) please enter TRIUMF via the reception and sign into the visitor logbook ("CaNPAN Meeting" - Contact person: Chris Ruiz or Iris Dillmann). The reception opens at ~8:30am. Then let the receptionist know (verbally) that you are here for the CaNPAN Meeting in the auditorium. They will show you the way to the 2nd floor.
Program
Please find the program at https://indico.triumf.ca/e/canpan2024
Accommodation
Hopefully you have all arranged your accommodation. If not contact housing@triumf.ca asap and state that the purpose of the visit is for the CaNPAN meeting.
Code of Conduct
This meeting adopts the TRIUMF Code of Conduct. If you believe you have been subject to or have witnessed behaviour that violates this code of conduct, please report it immediately to the one of the organizers (Liliana Caballero, Stephanie Ciccone, Pavel Denissenkov, Iris Dillmann, Falk Herwig, Mallory Loria, Chris Ruiz, or Nicole Vassh). All complaints will be treated with the utmost seriousness and discretion.
Looking forward to seeing you all for a fun, enlightening and productive workshop!
The organizers:
Liliana Caballero, Stephanie Ciccone, Pavel Denissenkov, Iris Dillmann, Falk Herwig, Mallory Loria, Chris Ruiz, Nicole Vassh
May 1-3, 2024
Dear All,
This is the final announcement for our upcoming CaNPAN meeting. We are excited about an amazing program spread out over three days:
Day 1 - Wednesday, May 1st - Student Day
Run by and for CaNPAN and associated students, with students showcasing their research, a CaNPAN review, and a panel discussion with CaNPAN senior members on topics such as career progression and more. Of course more senior members will hopefully attend all sessions.
Day 2 - Thursday, May 2nd - Nuclear Physics Experiments Day
Featuring an overview of ISAC and experimental facility themed talks showcasing data and science results from CaNPAN members and external participants. Also featuring a tour of TRIUMF, and a special Colloquium by CaNPAN's own Pavel Denissenkov open to the lab.
Day 3 - Friday, May 3rd - Multi-messenger Astrophysics Day
Featuring talks by CaNPAN associated nuclear astrophysics theorists as well as guest speakers from CITA.
Venue and Access
The meeting will take place at TRIUMF (4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3) in the Auditorium. External visitors (without access cards) please enter TRIUMF via the reception and sign into the visitor logbook ("CaNPAN Meeting" - Contact person: Chris Ruiz or Iris Dillmann). The reception opens at ~8:30am. Then let the receptionist know (verbally) that you are here for the CaNPAN Meeting in the auditorium. They will show you the way to the 2nd floor.
Program
Please find the program at https://indico.triumf.ca/e/canpan2024
Accommodation
Hopefully you have all arranged your accommodation. If not contact housing@triumf.ca asap and state that the purpose of the visit is for the CaNPAN meeting.
Code of Conduct
This meeting adopts the TRIUMF Code of Conduct. If you believe you have been subject to or have witnessed behaviour that violates this code of conduct, please report it immediately to the one of the organizers (Liliana Caballero, Stephanie Ciccone, Pavel Denissenkov, Iris Dillmann, Falk Herwig, Mallory Loria, Chris Ruiz, or Nicole Vassh). All complaints will be treated with the utmost seriousness and discretion.
Looking forward to seeing you all for a fun, enlightening and productive workshop!
The organizers:
Liliana Caballero, Stephanie Ciccone, Pavel Denissenkov, Iris Dillmann, Falk Herwig, Mallory Loria, Chris Ruiz, Nicole Vassh
CaNPAN annual meeting
October 31 - November 2, 2022
Click here to open the meeting website.
October 31 - November 2, 2022
Click here to open the meeting website.
Report on CaNPAN activities in 2021-2022
29th September, 2022
Click here to open the pdf file with the report.
29th September, 2022
Click here to open the pdf file with the report.
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JINA-CEE Frontiers in Nuclear Astrophysics Conference
11th March, 2022 The 2022 JINA-CEE "Frontiers in Nuclear Astrophysics" Conference will be hosted by the University of Notre Dame on May 25-27 in South Bend, Indiana. A two-day Junior Workshop dedicated to the training and professional development of students and postdocs will precede the meeting (May 23-24). This year, the Frontiers Conference will also be the stage for the first in-person IReNA collaboration meeting, which will feature an IReNA Day on May 25. The IReNA Day will include invited talks and discussion sessions for all Focus Areas. The meeting website can be found here: https://indico.frib.msu.edu/event/28/overview |
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CaNPAN joins IReNA
7th February, 2022
The Canadian Nuclear Physics for Astrophysics Network (CaNPAN), a national network of nuclear astrophysics researchers from TRIUMF and other Canadian institutions, has been selected to join the International Research Network for Nuclear Astrophysics (IReNA). The affiliation brings new opportunities and avenues for collaboration and marks an important step forward for CaNPAN.
Since emerging in 2021 as the brainchild of TRIUMF’s Dr. Chris Ruiz (Senior Scientist and Department Head, Nuclear Physics) and University of Victoria astronomer Dr. Falk Herwig, the CaNPAN network has served todrive discovery and foster collaboration for Canadian researchers working at the crossroads of nuclear physicsand astrophysics.
While the two fields may not sound like they have much in common, they are in actuality deeply entwined. Ruiz says the intersection of these fields is where new answers to some of the most important questions about stars, stardust, and the origin of the elements are found.
“Scientific progress relies not only on a deep understanding of fundamental principles but also on the opportunity that comes from looking at problems holistically,” said Ruiz. “Many of the questions that nuclear astrophysics seeks to answer – how stars form, how they live and die, how they create the elements that we see around us – can be approached from both the nuclear physics perspective, with experimental and theoretical analysis of the structure and behaviour of atomic nuclei, and the astrophysics perspective, with astrophysical modeling and simulation. What we’re aiming to do with CaNPAN is answer those questions by working from both sides.”
With this united approach as its guiding star, CaNPAN connects Canadian researchers working in the field of experimental and theoretical nuclear physics with astrophysicists and astronomers from across TRIUMF’s member university network, including McMaster University, Saint Mary’s University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Guelph, and the University of Victoria. The Network leverages TRIUMF’s world-leading facilities for nuclear physics studies (including the EMMA, DRAGON and IRIS experiments), a multidisciplinary community of experts, and TRIUMF’s own academic and research networks, which connect to universities and institutions across the globe, to spark collaboration and enhance nuclear astrophysics research across Canada.
One example is CaNPAN’s inaugural NSERC-funded project, Nuclear physics of the dynamic origin of the elements, which enables graduate students to explore the dual worlds of computational astrophysics and experimental nuclear physics while learning about the computational and experimental data needed to make advances in the field in the era of multimessenger astronomy. Ruiz, who also serves as the Principal Investigator for the NSERC project, says that the project highlights the value of the multidisciplinary paradigm, especially for the next generation of nuclear astrophysics researchers.
“The NSERC project provides a rich training ground and brings a broad perspective to the applications of nuclear physics to stellar physics,” said Ruiz. “Further, through the wider CaNPAN community, both students and researchers are able to work alongside some of the best nuclear physicists and astrophysicists in the world. They’re looking at problems from both of those perspectives, keeping one foot in the computational astrophysics world of modeling and simulation while also learning skills that apply to nuclear physics.”
CaNPAN’s unique approach to the NSERC project garnered interest from IReNA, which then made the offer for CaNPAN join the network in late 2021.
"For CaNPAN to be able to join the IReNA network is a great opportunity to further collaboration between Canadian nuclear astrophysics researchers and their colleagues in the U.S. and around the world," said Ruiz.“Also importantly, it connects students to their peers in the field and really fosters community among the future leaders of the field."
As part of its expansion, which was announced on January 20, 2022 by Michigan State University’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), IReNA also welcomed the BRIdge the Disciplines related to the Galactic Chemical Evolution (BRIDGCE) and the Chemical Elements as Tracers of the Evolution of the Cosmos - Infrastructures for Nuclear Astrophysics (ChETEC-INFRA).
7th February, 2022
The Canadian Nuclear Physics for Astrophysics Network (CaNPAN), a national network of nuclear astrophysics researchers from TRIUMF and other Canadian institutions, has been selected to join the International Research Network for Nuclear Astrophysics (IReNA). The affiliation brings new opportunities and avenues for collaboration and marks an important step forward for CaNPAN.
Since emerging in 2021 as the brainchild of TRIUMF’s Dr. Chris Ruiz (Senior Scientist and Department Head, Nuclear Physics) and University of Victoria astronomer Dr. Falk Herwig, the CaNPAN network has served todrive discovery and foster collaboration for Canadian researchers working at the crossroads of nuclear physicsand astrophysics.
While the two fields may not sound like they have much in common, they are in actuality deeply entwined. Ruiz says the intersection of these fields is where new answers to some of the most important questions about stars, stardust, and the origin of the elements are found.
“Scientific progress relies not only on a deep understanding of fundamental principles but also on the opportunity that comes from looking at problems holistically,” said Ruiz. “Many of the questions that nuclear astrophysics seeks to answer – how stars form, how they live and die, how they create the elements that we see around us – can be approached from both the nuclear physics perspective, with experimental and theoretical analysis of the structure and behaviour of atomic nuclei, and the astrophysics perspective, with astrophysical modeling and simulation. What we’re aiming to do with CaNPAN is answer those questions by working from both sides.”
With this united approach as its guiding star, CaNPAN connects Canadian researchers working in the field of experimental and theoretical nuclear physics with astrophysicists and astronomers from across TRIUMF’s member university network, including McMaster University, Saint Mary’s University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Guelph, and the University of Victoria. The Network leverages TRIUMF’s world-leading facilities for nuclear physics studies (including the EMMA, DRAGON and IRIS experiments), a multidisciplinary community of experts, and TRIUMF’s own academic and research networks, which connect to universities and institutions across the globe, to spark collaboration and enhance nuclear astrophysics research across Canada.
One example is CaNPAN’s inaugural NSERC-funded project, Nuclear physics of the dynamic origin of the elements, which enables graduate students to explore the dual worlds of computational astrophysics and experimental nuclear physics while learning about the computational and experimental data needed to make advances in the field in the era of multimessenger astronomy. Ruiz, who also serves as the Principal Investigator for the NSERC project, says that the project highlights the value of the multidisciplinary paradigm, especially for the next generation of nuclear astrophysics researchers.
“The NSERC project provides a rich training ground and brings a broad perspective to the applications of nuclear physics to stellar physics,” said Ruiz. “Further, through the wider CaNPAN community, both students and researchers are able to work alongside some of the best nuclear physicists and astrophysicists in the world. They’re looking at problems from both of those perspectives, keeping one foot in the computational astrophysics world of modeling and simulation while also learning skills that apply to nuclear physics.”
CaNPAN’s unique approach to the NSERC project garnered interest from IReNA, which then made the offer for CaNPAN join the network in late 2021.
"For CaNPAN to be able to join the IReNA network is a great opportunity to further collaboration between Canadian nuclear astrophysics researchers and their colleagues in the U.S. and around the world," said Ruiz.“Also importantly, it connects students to their peers in the field and really fosters community among the future leaders of the field."
As part of its expansion, which was announced on January 20, 2022 by Michigan State University’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), IReNA also welcomed the BRIdge the Disciplines related to the Galactic Chemical Evolution (BRIDGCE) and the Chemical Elements as Tracers of the Evolution of the Cosmos - Infrastructures for Nuclear Astrophysics (ChETEC-INFRA).
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