Historical Events tagged with "particle"
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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 ReadingCERN Convention Signed in Geneva, Switzerland
In Geneva, the convention establishing CERN is signed by 12 European countries, marking a pivotal moment in the field of particle physics. The agreement aims to promote collaboration in nuclear research and to set up a European center for fundamental physics research. Scientists and researchers collaborated on this initiative amidst the post-war climate, aiming to harness nuclear research for peaceful purposes and to foster scientific collaboration across Europe. The signing symbolized a commitment to sharing knowledge and facilities, aiming to bolster scientific progress through cooperation.
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