Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry:Workshop Summary

This document presents a summary of the 2023 Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry Workshop hosted by CERN. The workshop brought together experts from around the world to discuss the exciting developments in large-scale atom interferometer (AI) prototypes and their potential for detecting ultralight dark matter and gravitational waves. The primary objective of the workshop was to lay the groundwork for an international TVLBAI proto-collaboration. This collaboration aims to unite researchers from different institutions to strategize and secure funding for terrestrial large-scale AI projects. The ultimate goal is to create a roadmap detailing the design and technology choices for one or more km-scale detectors, which will be operational in the mid-2030s. The key sections of this report present the physics case and technical challenges, together with a comprehensive overview of the discussions at the workshop together with the main conclusions

Terrestrial very-long-baseline atom interferometry: Workshop summary

This document presents a summary of the 2023 Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry Workshop hosted by CERN. The workshop brought together experts from around the world to discuss the exciting developments in large-scale atom interferometer (AI) prototypes and their potential for detecting ultralight dark matter and gravitational waves. The primary objective of the workshop was to lay the groundwork for an international TVLBAI proto-collaboration. This collaboration aims to unite researchers from different institutions to strategize and secure funding for terrestrial large-scale AI projects. The ultimate goal is to create a roadmap detailing the design and technology choices for one or more kilometer--scale detectors, which will be operational in the mid-2030s. The key sections of this report present the physics case and technical challenges, together with a comprehensive overview of the discussions at the workshop together with the main conclusions

Recovery of Trace Evidence in Forensic Archaeology and the use of Alternate Light Sources (ALS)

Abstract The effectiveness of alternate light source (ALS) to fluoresce bone and other materials is well-attested to in a laboratory setting but rarely, if ever, has it been used in field excavation. This study examined the recovery rates of fragmentary bone, fabric, and metal, both with and without the use of an ALS, through practical and controlled excavation experiments with multiple users. All archaeology, including forensic archaeology and crime scene investigation more generally, should account for trace evidence. Currently, there is limited empirical data for the recovery of evidence from excavation, and those studies that do exist, highlight the short-comings in current methods. Six comparable test pits were created, representing empty graves in which only trace evidence remained. Each contained 20 fragments of bone (≤10mm), 16 hair fibres, two pieces of fabric and two lead pieces, which were back-filled and left for over 15 weeks. Three excavators were each tasked with excavating two test pits: one using ALS, one in daylight conditions. The results of the experiment identified some critical aspects of using blue 455nm wavelength ALS in the field, and the importance of experienced practitioners. Sample evidence was small in size and recovery rates were low. In daylight conditions, an average of 46% of trace evidence was identified, while just 40% was recovered using ALS. This excludes hair fibres which were almost undetectable in all conditions. When using ALS, smaller bone fragments were more than twice as likely to be recovered, but less non-fluorescent materials were found. The experience of each excavator had a positive correlation with excavation results. Excavation error rates were calculated, demonstrating that excavation is comparable using either technique, but daylight conditions lead to greater accuracy. The findings suggest that ALS can be used to increase recovery of some evidence types. Test pits provided none of the usual primary evidence associated with graves and excavators had no prior experience of ALS. While retrieval rates were low, almost all recovered items were found in situ and an accurate records maintained. Error rates in forensic archaeology are essential and it is hoped that the method outlined here can be developed towards the establishment of acceptable error rates. While ALS use in forensic archaeology should not be considered a panacea to issues of trace evidence recovery, a combination of well-tested archaeological excavation methods, alongside the implementation of such proven forensic techniques, would likely lead to improved recovery of evidence

6th International Conference The Future of Information Sciences INFuture2017: Integrating ICT in Society

This is the sixth publication in the series of biennial international conferences, The Future of Information Sciences (INFuture) organised by the Department of Information and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb. This year it is co-organised with the Miroslav Krleža Institute of Lexicography. The title of the conference is INFuture2017: Integrating ICT in Society. The conference explores the influence the information and communication sciences have on the society as a whole.This is the sixth publication in the series of biennial international conferences, The Future of Information Sciences (INFuture) organised by the Department of Information and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb. This year it is co-organised with the Miroslav Krleža Institute of Lexicography. The title of the conference is INFuture2017: Integrating ICT in Society. The conference explores the influence the information and communication sciences have on the society as a whole

6th International Conference The Future of Information Sciences INFuture2017: Integrating ICT in Society

This is the sixth publication in the series of biennial international conferences, The Future of Information Sciences (INFuture) organised by the Department of Information and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb. This year it is co-organised with the Miroslav Krleža Institute of Lexicography. The title of the conference is INFuture2017: Integrating ICT in Society. The conference explores the influence the information and communication sciences have on the society as a whole.This is the sixth publication in the series of biennial international conferences, The Future of Information Sciences (INFuture) organised by the Department of Information and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb. This year it is co-organised with the Miroslav Krleža Institute of Lexicography. The title of the conference is INFuture2017: Integrating ICT in Society. The conference explores the influence the information and communication sciences have on the society as a whole

Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry: Workshop Summary

Summary of the Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry Workshop held at CERN: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1208783/This document presents a summary of the 2023 Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry Workshop hosted by CERN. The workshop brought together experts from around the world to discuss the exciting developments in large-scale atom interferometer (AI) prototypes and their potential for detecting ultralight dark matter and gravitational waves. The primary objective of the workshop was to lay the groundwork for an international TVLBAI proto-collaboration. This collaboration aims to unite researchers from different institutions to strategize and secure funding for terrestrial large-scale AI projects. The ultimate goal is to create a roadmap detailing the design and technology choices for one or more km-scale detectors, which will be operational in the mid-2030s. The key sections of this report present the physics case and technical challenges, together with a comprehensive overview of the discussions at the workshop together with the main conclusions

Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry: Workshop Summary

Summary of the Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry Workshop held at CERN: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1208783/This document presents a summary of the 2023 Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry Workshop hosted by CERN. The workshop brought together experts from around the world to discuss the exciting developments in large-scale atom interferometer (AI) prototypes and their potential for detecting ultralight dark matter and gravitational waves. The primary objective of the workshop was to lay the groundwork for an international TVLBAI proto-collaboration. This collaboration aims to unite researchers from different institutions to strategize and secure funding for terrestrial large-scale AI projects. The ultimate goal is to create a roadmap detailing the design and technology choices for one or more km-scale detectors, which will be operational in the mid-2030s. The key sections of this report present the physics case and technical challenges, together with a comprehensive overview of the discussions at the workshop together with the main conclusions

Terrestrial very-long-baseline atom interferometry: Workshop summary

This document presents a summary of the 2023 Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry Workshop hosted by CERN. The workshop brought together experts from around the world to discuss the exciting developments in large-scale atom interferometer (AI) prototypes and their potential for detecting ultralight dark matter and gravitational waves. The primary objective of the workshop was to lay the groundwork for an international TVLBAI proto-collaboration. This collaboration aims to unite researchers from different institutions to strategize and secure funding for terrestrial large-scale AI projects. The ultimate goal is to create a roadmap detailing the design and technology choices for one or more kilometer--scale detectors, which will be operational in the mid-2030s. The key sections of this report present the physics case and technical challenges, together with a comprehensive overview of the discussions at the workshop together with the main conclusions.</jats:p