Large Hadron Collider, Particle accelerator in Canton of Geneva, Switzerland
The Large Hadron Collider consists of a 27-kilometer ring of superconducting magnets with accelerating structures that increase the energy of subatomic particles.
The facility commenced operations in 2008, marking a new chapter in particle physics research with its first beam circulation occurring on September 10 of that year.
Scientists from over 100 countries collaborate at the facility, conducting experiments and analyzing data to expand our understanding of fundamental physics principles.
The facility operates at temperatures of -271.3°C using liquid helium cooling systems to maintain superconductivity in its 1232 dipole magnets.
The collider generates particle collisions by accelerating protons to 99.99% of light speed through two separate beam pipes in opposite directions.
Location: Canton of Geneva
Location: Ain
Official opening: October 21, 2008
Website: https://home.web.cern.ch/fr/science/accelerators/large-hadron-collider
GPS coordinates: 46.23500,6.04500
Latest update: June 17, 2025 08:11
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