Historical Events tagged with "large hadron collider"
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Higgs Boson Particle Discovery Announced at CERN
On July 4, 2012, scientists at CERN announced the discovery of a particle consistent with the Higgs boson, a fundamental component of the Standard Model of particle physics. This announcement followed years of experiments at the Large Hadron Collider, the world's largest particle accelerator located near Geneva, Switzerland. The discovery was made by two primary experiments known as ATLAS and CMS, which provided independent confirmation of the particle's existence. The Higgs boson is vital to explaining how particles acquire mass, a crucial aspect of the universe's structure.
Continue ReadingLarge Hadron Collider Powers Up at CERN
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), located at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, officially began operations, marking the initiation of the world's most powerful particle collider. Designed to explore fundamental questions about the universe, it uses advanced technology to collide protons at unprecedented energies, reaching a total circumference of 27 kilometers. The LHC aims to recreate conditions similar to those just after the Big Bang, investigating the origins of mass and enabling scientists to search for new particles, including the elusive Higgs boson. With thousands of scientists from around the globe collaborating, this monumental experiment is expected to provide groundbreaking insights into the fabric of matter and the universe itself.
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