Particle colliders are sophisticated machines designed to accelerate subatomic particles to high speeds and smash them together, allowing physicists to probe the fundamental forces and particles of the universe. They have been instrumental in confirming the existence of the Higgs boson and exploring conditions similar to those just after the Big Bang.

Particle Colliders

Particle colliders

sophisticated machines

Subatomic particles are the fundamental constituents of matter, existing within atoms and comprising protons, neutrons, and electrons. Understanding their interactions and properties is crucial for exploring the nature of matter and the forces governing the universe.

subatomic particles

high speeds

Fundamental forces are the essential interactions that govern the behavior of particles and the structure of matter in the universe. There are four known fundamental forces: gravitational, electromagnetic, strong nuclear, and weak nuclear, each with distinct characteristics and roles in physical processes.

fundamental forces

particles of the universe

The Higgs boson is a fundamental particle associated with the Higgs field, which gives mass to other elementary particles through the Higgs mechanism. Its discovery at CERN in 2012 confirmed a crucial part of the Standard Model of particle physics, providing insight into the origin of mass in the universe.

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