TNO to study geology for underground Einstein Telescope

By contributing to the development of the advanced Einstein Telescope, the consortium is preparing for future research on gravitational waves. The infrastructure for this next generation telescope will be built underground, possibly in the border region of South Limburg. As a knowledge centre of the Dutch subsurface, the Geological Survey of the Netherlands, part of TNO, will investigate this possibility. Together with the Province of Limburg and companies, it will map out the subsurface.

Together with higher education institutions, the consortium is creating new educational materials to interest people from all backgrounds, and children in particular, in science. Lead applicant, Stefan Vandoren of Utrecht University: “This is a wonderful project in which we combine research, technology and social interest.” NWO announced the award on 25 November.

The full press release can be read here.