Revealing the Hidden Nature of Space and Time: Charting the Course for Elementary Particle Physics

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	Physics at the Terascale,	64
	Toward the Terascale,	75
	High-Intensity Beams,	77
	Nature’s Particle Sources,	84
	International Cooperation,	89
	Global Activity in Particle Physics,	89
	The International Linear Collider,	93
	A Path Forward,	94
	Opportunities Ahead,	97
4	THE STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK	101
	The Scientific Challenge,	101
	The Position of the U.S. Program,	102
	The Strategic Principles,	104
	The Budgetary Framework,	111
	Recent Trends in Support for the U.S. Particle Physics Program,	111
	Multiyear Plans and Budgets,	112
	National Program Considerations,	113
	Budget Considerations,	115
5	FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS	118
	The Scientific Agenda for Elementary Particle Physics,	118
	Priorities,	119
	Direct Exploration of the Terascale,	119
	Explorations of Particle Astrophysics and Unification,	129
	Implications of the Strategic Agenda Under Different Budget Scenarios,	133
	Realizing the Strategic Vision for Elementary Particle Physics,	135
	AFTERWORD	136
	APPENDIXES
	A International Progress Toward the ILC	139
	B Charge to the Committee	143
	C Committee Meeting Agendas	144
	D Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff	152

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