LHC

Seven experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) use detectors to analyse the myriad of particles produced by collisions in the accelerator. These experiments are run by collaborations of scientists from institutes all over the world. Each experiment is distinct and characterised by its detectors.

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The LHC prepares for the future

Studies on beam adjustment and new components are being conducted in preparation for future LHC runs

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Accelerators
14 September, 2018
Accelerators
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14 September, 2018

LHC footage

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Accelerators
Accelerators
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Register for LHCreate to bring CERN to the classroom

This year, IdeaSquare will welcome LHCreate’s fourth edition on 18 and 19 October. Everyone at CERN is warmly invited to take part

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At CERN
14 September, 2018

The Large Hadron Collider: 10 years and counting

Ten years ago, protons circulated CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) for the first time, marking the end of years of design and construction

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Accelerators
10 September, 2018
Accelerators
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10 September, 2018

LHC accelerates its first “atoms”

Lead "atoms" with a single remaining electron swirl around the Large Hadron Collider

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Accelerators
27 July, 2018
Accelerators
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27 July, 2018

Processing LHC data

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Computing
Computing
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Dipole animation

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Accelerators
Accelerators
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Quadrupole animation

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Accelerators
Accelerators
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