{"id":162365,"date":"2024-02-15T12:09:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T06:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=162365"},"modified":"2024-02-15T12:09:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T06:39:12","slug":"china-launches-deepest-lab-on-earth-more-than-2000m-below-ground","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/china-launches-deepest-lab-on-earth-more-than-2000m-below-ground\/","title":{"rendered":"China Launches Deepest Lab On Earth, More than 2,000m Below Ground"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a groundbreaking development,<strong>&nbsp;China<\/strong>&nbsp;has achieved a significant milestone in the field of physics with the operationalization of the&nbsp;<strong>world\u2019s deepest and largest underground laboratory<\/strong>. According to a report, the physics laboratory, known as the Deep Underground and Ultra-low Radiation Background Facility for Frontier Physics Experiments (DURF), reaches an impressive depth of<strong>&nbsp;2,400 meters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled beneath<strong>&nbsp;Jinping Mountain in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture<\/strong>, southwest China\u2019s Sichuan Province, DURF has emerged as a pioneering hub for cutting-edge scientific experiments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unveiling the Depths: Location and Structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DURF, as part of the second phase of the China Jinping Underground Laboratory, boasts a&nbsp;<strong>total room capacity of a staggering 330,000 cubic meters.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This underground marvel is the result of three years of extensive upgrades and expansion, with construction commencing in December 2020.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jointly built by<strong>&nbsp;Tsinghua University&nbsp;<\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;Yalong River Hydropower Development Company, Ltd.<\/strong>, the facility provides unique testing conditions that are not available to scientists elsewhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Probing the Dark Matter Mystery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One of the primary objectives of DURF is to contribute significantly to the<strong>&nbsp;global search for dark matter<\/strong>\u2014a mysterious form of matter that seems to defy interaction with light or the electromagnetic field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scientists believe that the extreme depth of DURF will play a pivotal role in this quest by effectively blocking most cosmic rays that can interfere with observations. This strategic advantage positions DURF as a potential game-changer in deep-earth experiments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Shielding from Cosmic Intrusions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yue Qian, a professor at Tsinghua University, highlighted the location\u2019s significance, noting that DURF is exposed to an incredibly small amount of cosmic rays\u2014merely one hundred-millionth of that on the Earth\u2019s surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This feature enables the facility to&nbsp;<strong>offer an unparalleled environment for conducting experiments<\/strong>, free from the interference of cosmic intrusions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>State-of-the-Art Facilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DURF prides itself on several key advantages that elevate its scientific capabilities. These include ultra-low cosmic ray flux, extremely low environmental radiation,&nbsp;<strong>exceptionally low radon concentration<\/strong>, and ultra-clean space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These factors collectively create an ideal setting for precision experiments, allowing researchers to delve into the intricacies of physics with unprecedented clarity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From Concept to Reality: Historical Context<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The journey towards establishing DURF began with the completion of the first phase of the China Jinping Underground Laboratory at the&nbsp;<strong>end of 2010.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This initial phase, with a room capacity of about&nbsp;<strong>4,000 cubic meters<\/strong>, laid the foundation for subsequent advancements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reports suggest that the facility has already contributed significantly to China\u2019s dark matter direct detection experiments, making noteworthy scientific achievements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a groundbreaking development,&nbsp;China&nbsp;has achieved a significant milestone in the field of physics with the operationalization of the&nbsp;world\u2019s deepest and largest underground laboratory. According to a report, the physics laboratory, known as the Deep Underground and Ultra-low Radiation Background Facility for Frontier Physics Experiments (DURF), reaches an impressive depth of&nbsp;2,400 meters. 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