let's propose to build 10 at different energies (one in each of the
most populated states) and call it a high energy stimulus package. a
Graf, Norman A. wrote:
> Dear Colleagues,
> The US High Energy Physics Advisory Panel (HEPAP)
> met October 22-23, 2009 in Washington DC. The slides
> of the presentations are available online at:
>
> http://www.science.doe.gov/hep/agendas/HEPAPAgendaOct2009.shtml
>
>
> Dennis Kovar, Associate Director of the Office of Science
> for High Energy Physics commented on the ILC:
>
> "
> Next generation TeV Facility
>
> An international “ILC decision” awaits results from LHC and
> commitments of interested participants
>
> This had been envisioned to happen ~ FY 2012, but most now
> believe it will happen later
>
> OHEP plans to support ILC R&D thru FY 2012 and has asked U.S.
> ILC Team to articulate the options and needed funding for beyond
> FY 2012.
> "
> http://www.science.doe.gov/hep/files/pdfs/HEPAP_2009_10_Kovar_OHEP.pdf#page=13
>
> The American Institute of Physics has an FYI summary of this
> meeting posted at:
>
> http://www.aip.org/fyi/2009/126.html
>
> "
> International Linear Collider:
> Responding to a question from a HEPAP member about the proposed
> International Linear Collider, now estimated to cost $20-$25 billion,
> Brinkman said “In my opinion, the price pushes it way out . . .
> onto the back burner.”
> Kovar said the decision that was to have been made in FY 2012
> about the ILC will now be made later.
> "
>
> Sincerely,
> Norman Graf
>
>
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