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SUMMARY:Next Frontiers in Magnetic Monopole Searches
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260911T080000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260914T080000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260828T140000Z
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CONTACT:dujie@ihep.ac.cn\;igor.ostrovskiy@ihep.ac.cn\;nfmms@ihep.ac.cn
DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis workshop aims to bring together theorists and experim
 entalists to chart the path for the next-generation dedicated search for m
 agnetic monopoles in cosmic rays. \n\nThe important goal of this workshop 
 is to formalize a concrete experimental proposal—named MANDATE (Monopole
  And Nuclear Detector at Tibet Elevation)—and to define its physics case
 \, design\, deployment strategy\, and timeline. A key focus will be explor
 ing the distinct advantage of coupling such a dedicated search with non-de
 dicated cosmic ray observatories\, such as LHAASO\, to maximize sensitivit
 y and scientific reach.\n\nTopics to be Covered:\n\n\n	\n	Theory & Phenome
 nology: GUT-scale and low-scale monopole production\, cosmological and ast
 rophysical implications (primordial magnetic fields\, phase transitions)\,
  and related topics.\n	\n	\n	Experimental Landscape: Review of current and
  past monopole searches (direct and indirect)\, limits\, and detection tec
 hniques.\n	\n	\n	Cosmic Ray Synergies: How a major cosmic ray experiment c
 an enhance a dedicated monopole search\, and whether a dedicated search co
 uld\, in turn\, benefit the cosmic ray experiment.\n	\n	\n	Exotic Particle
  Searches: Discussion of other highly-ionizing exotic particles (e.g.\, nu
 clearites\, Q-balls) that could be pursued with similar detector technolog
 ies.\n	\n	\n	The MANDATE Proposal: Dedicated discussions to refine the phy
 sics case\, detector concept\, deployment scenarios\, and projected sensit
 ivity.\n	\n	\n	Collaboration & Roadmap: Steps toward a Conceptual Design R
 eport (CDR) and formation of a collaborative effort.\n	\n\n\nOutcome: The 
 workshop will conclude with a plan to produce a CDR detailing the physics 
 motivation\, experimental design\, deployment options\, and timeline for M
 ANDATE. This document will serve as the foundation for seeking institution
 al support and launching a new dedicated experiment.\n\nWe welcome contrib
 utions from theorists\, cosmic-ray physicists\, particle experimentalists\
 , and instrument developers interested in pioneering the next frontier in 
 monopole discovery.\n\n\nLocal Organizing Committee:\n\n1. 杰 杜 (Du Jie
 )\, IHEP\n\n2. 任山君 (Ren Shanjun)\, IHEP\n\n3. Igor Ostrovskiy\, IHEP
 \n\n \n\nInternational Advisory Board:\n\n1. Vasiliki Mitsou\,  IFIC - C
 SIC / U. Valencia\n\n2. Nick Mavromatos\, Natl. Tech. U. Athens and King's
  Coll. London\n\n3. Oliver Gould\, U. Nottingham\n\n4. Daniele Perri\, War
 saw U.\n\n5. Albert DeRoeck\, Imperial College London\n\n6. Andrey Alexand
 rov\, INFN Napoli\n\n7. Rafael Alves Batista\, Sorbonne/IAP\n\n8. Michele 
 Doro\, U. Padova\n\n9. |张寿山 (Zhang Shoushan)\, IHEP\nhttps://indico.
 ihep.ac.cn/event/28485/
LOCATION:Institute of High Energy Physics\, CAS
URL:https://indico.ihep.ac.cn/event/28485/
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