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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Accelerator Report: LHC on track despite disruptions throughout the accelerator complex

Following the achievement of 2460-bunch stable beams on 24 May, the accelerator complex experienced an SPS magnet failure, a central timing glitch and a complex-wide power disruption. Yet the LHC remains on track to achieve its 2025 luminosity goal

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Accelerators
05 June, 2025

Accelerator Report: The LHC reached 1200 bunches per beam – full intensity is in sight!

On 19 May, the LHC reached 1200 bunches per beam, a level that is considered meaningful for physics. The full intensity of 2460 bunches per beam could be achieved before the end of the week

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Accelerators
22 May, 2025

And they’re off! The 2025 LHC physics season gets underway

“Stable" particle beams are back in the LHC machine, marking the start of the 2025 physics data-taking campaign

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Accelerators
05 May, 2025

Accelerator Report: The first stable beams of 2025, a milestone and a beginning

The LHC operations team and many other experts have been working hard to set up and validate the accelerator for safe beam operation, leading to the first stable beams for physics of 2025 on 5 May

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Accelerators
08 May, 2025

Accelerator Report: LHC protons outpacing the Easter tradition

The LHC has restarted and both beams have been circulating in the machine since 8 April, meaning that the start of the LHC beam commissioning during Easter is apparently not a constant of nature

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Accelerators
16 April, 2025

Accelerator Report: The LHC commissioning is well on track, but challenges lie ahead

The first beam-based physics of 2025 has started and more will follow soon. However, some unexpected challenges will cause a small delay in the restart of the LHC

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Accelerators
27 March, 2025

The other 99%

Near-miss collisions at the Large Hadron Collider are shedding light on the dynamics of gluons, which contribute 99% to the mass of protons and neutrons

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Physics
05 February, 2025
Physics
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05 February, 2025

Accelerator Report: Preparing for 2025 LHC operation and setting goals

The Chamonix Workshop is in full swing, and the initial outlines of the 2025 LHC configuration and operational scenarios are beginning to take shape

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Accelerators
29 January, 2025
Accelerators
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29 January, 2025

Accelerator Report: Another exciting year ahead

Although the much-appreciated winter break is well behind us and most of us are back at work, the accelerator complex is still in hibernation – but not for much longer

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Accelerators
17 January, 2025
Accelerators
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17 January, 2025

CERN highlights in 2024 celebrating 70 years

For its 70th anniversary year, CERN honours its contributions to fundamental research, innovation and international collaboration.

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At CERN
20 December, 2024
At CERN
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20 December, 2024