Defining the next decade of US particle physics

The "Snowmass" process seeks to identify the most promising questions to explore in future research. Next week, scientists with connections to US particle physics will make their morning coffee, boot up their computers, and log in to a virtual community planning meeting with about 2000 colleagues. The four-day gathering will set the stage for a process known as Snowmass, during which scientists will develop a collective vision for the next decade of US particle physics research. "Defining the mo...