Andrea Capra

Andrea Capra is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science at York University, affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy. His research is centered on experimental particle physics, particularly the study of antihydrogen and fundamental symmetries between matter and antimatter. He conducts experiments using the ALPHA apparatus at CERN and leads a new initiative called HAICU at TRIUMF, aiming to develop next-generation antihydrogen research using hydrogen as a proxy.

Research Interests: Dr. Capra applies nuclear and particle physics techniques to cold antihydrogen systems, focusing on precision measurements of electromagnetic and gravitational properties. His work involves advanced detector systems, including tracking detectors and photosensors, to achieve high-precision observations of antimatter behavior.

Research Projects:

• ALPHA Experiment at CERN – Studying antihydrogen properties to test CPT symmetry and general relativity.
• HAICU Project at TRIUMF – Developing future antihydrogen experiments using hydrogen-based simulations.

Scientific Affiliations:

• CERN (ALPHA Collaboration)
• TRIUMF (HAICU Project)

Dr. Capra contributes to cutting-edge research in fundamental physics, aiming to resolve one of the most profound mysteries in cosmology—the apparent absence of antimatter in the observable universe. His work bridges theoretical predictions with experimental validation through innovative instrumentation and international collaboration.