Particle Accelerator Collection

Proton collision C014 / 1797
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the CMS (compact muon solenoid) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

ATLAS detector, CERN
ATLAS detector. Engineer standing on a platform in front of the ATLAS (a torodial LHC apparatus) detector (circular) at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

ATLAS detector, CERN
ATLAS detector. Composite image of the ATLAS (a torodial LHC apparatus) detector (circular) at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Particle physics experiment, artwork
Particle physics experiment. Artwork of tracks of particles detected following a collision in a particle accelerator. In these experiments

CMS detector, CERN
CMS detector. Part of the CMS (compact muon solenoid) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Lead ion collisions. Particle tracks from the first stable run lead ion collisions seen by the ALICE (a large ion collider experiment) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory)

Particle physics experiment, artwork
Particle physics experiment. Artwork of tracks of particles detected following a collision in a particle accelerator. In these experiments

Particle physics research. Screenshot of particle tracks as recorded by a detector at a particle accelerator. Particles such as protons are accelerated to near the speed of light to collide with

Lead ion collisions. Particle tracks from the first lead ion collisions seen by the ALICE (a large ion collider experiment) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva

Kurchatov and colleagues, Leningrad, 1925
Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960, right), Soviet nuclear physicist, talking to colleagues at the Leningrad Physical-Technical Institute, Leningrad, Russia

Lead ion collisions. Particle tracks from the first lead ion collisions seen by the ALICE (a large ion collider experiment) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva

Lead ion collision C014 / 1793
Particle tracks from a lead ion collision seen by the CMS (compact muon solenoid) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Particle accelerator equipment. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate atomic nuclei and heavy ions to near the speed of light

Higgs Boson particle, artwork
Higgs Boson particle. Computer artwork of a yellow sphere in a circular chamber with light emanating from behind it. This could represent the Higgs Boson particle being discovered in a particle

Proton collision C014 / 1796
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the LHCb (large hadron collider beauty) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Proton collision C014 / 1804
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Proton collision C014 / 1811
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the LHCb (large hadron collider beauty) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Higgs boson event C014 / 1812
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the CMS (compact muon solenoid) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Proton collision C014 / 1802
Cut-away view of the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland, showing particle tracks from a proton-proton collision

Proton collision C014 / 1809
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Proton collision C014 / 1814
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Proton collision C014 / 1813
Particles-eye view of particle tracks from a proton-proton collision in the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Proton collision C014 / 1803
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Proton collision C014 / 1816
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Antiproton research, 1958 C014 / 2068
Antiproton research. US physicists Bruce Cork (left) and Glenn Lamberston (right) at the Bevatron Accelerator that has been configured for antiproton research

Electron-positron collision C014 / 1799
Two sets of particle tracks from electron-positron collisions seen by the ALEPH (Apparatus for LEP physics at CERN) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva

Proton collision C014 / 1808
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Proton collision C014 / 1798
Cut-away view of the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland, showing particle tracks from a proton-proton collision

Proton collision C014 / 1806
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the CMS (compact muon solenoid) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Antineutron discovery team, 1956 C014 / 2067
Antineutron discovery team, working on the focus magnet of the Bevatron Accelerator, the machine they used to create and detect the anti-particle of the neutron

Proton collision C014 / 1815
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the LHCb (large hadron collider beauty) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Proton collision C014 / 1794
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the CMS (compact muon solenoid) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Electron-positron collision
Particle tracks from an electron-positron collision seen by the L3 detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Guido Tonelli, CERN physicist. Guido Tonelli (born 1950) is an Italian physicist who is one of the leaders of the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) project

Chikungunya virus diffraction pattern
Chikungunya virus research. X-ray diffraction pattern of proteins from the Chikungunya virus that have been analysed in a synchrotron

SOLEIL synchrotron, artwork
SOLEIL synchrotron. Refrigerated sample holder of the Proxima-1 beamline from the SOLEIL synchrotron facility near Paris, France

Particle collision, artwork C017 / 8032
Particle collision. Computer artwork of particles colliding (centre) and splitting to produce smaller particles (smaller spheres)

Particle accelerator C014 / 0142
Physicists with a particle accelerator. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate particles such as protons to near the speed of light

Igor Kurchatov, Soviet nuclear physicist
Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960), Soviet nuclear physicist. In the 1930s, Kurchatov supervised the construction of what was then the worlds largest cyclotron particle accelerator

Nuclotron particle accelerator, Russia
Elements of superconductive nuclear and heavy ion accelerator at a high-energy physics laboratory of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna

Particle collision, artwork

Cyclotron particle accelerator being examined by scientists and technicians. This is a U-400 cyclotron at Russias United Institute for Nuclear Research

Linear particle accelerator. This is one end of a linear (straight) particle accelerator. Linear particle accelerators accelerate particles in a straight line

Synchrotron particle accelerator. The hole in the floor shows someone examining the circular tube within which particle beams are accelerated to high energies

Electron accelerator used for sterilisation
Electron accelerator used in the sterilisation of medical waste. A bag of such waste (red) has been placed in a cavity on a wheel

LHC tunnel, CERN
LHC tunnel, composite image. Safety supervisor riding a bicycle along the LHC (large hadron collider) tunnel at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Advanced Light Source synchrotron
Advanced Light Source (ALS) synchrotron for producing intense X-rays used to determine the structures of proteins at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, USA

Tevatron accelerator, Fermilab
Main Ring and Tevatron particle accelerators. View along the 6.3km long circular tunnel housing the Main Ring and Tevatron proton-antiproton accelera- tors

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"Unleashing the Power of Particles: Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe" Step into the world of particle physics, where scientists delve deep into the fundamental building blocks of our universe. At CERN's state-of-the-art facilities, such as the ATLAS and CMS detectors, groundbreaking experiments take place to unravel secrets that have puzzled humanity for centuries. In 1925, Kurchatov and his colleagues in Leningrad laid down the foundation for this scientific journey. Little did they know that their work would pave the way for revolutionary discoveries years later. Fast forward to today, CERN stands at the forefront with its cutting-edge technology and brilliant minds pushing boundaries further than ever before. One such marvel is a particle accelerator - an awe-inspiring machine that propels particles at incredible speeds towards each other. Proton collisions like C014 / 1797 create miniature fireworks within these accelerators, generating energy levels unseen anywhere else on Earth. The ATLAS detector captures these mesmerizing moments with unparalleled precision. Its intricate design allows scientists to study subatomic particles produced during high-energy collisions meticulously. These captivating images are not just art; they hold vital clues about how our universe operates on its most fundamental level. But it doesn't stop there. The CMS detector also plays a crucial role in unraveling cosmic mysteries by analyzing particle interactions from lead ion collisions. These powerful experiments provide insights into exotic states of matter and offer glimpses into conditions similar to those found shortly after the Big Bang. Particle physics research has come a long way since Kurchatov's time, but we're only scratching the surface of what lies ahead. With every lead ion collision captured by detectors like ATLAS and CMS, we inch closer to understanding dark matter, antimatter asymmetry, and other enigmas lurking in our cosmos. So join us on this exhilarating adventure as we explore uncharted territories through breathtaking artwork created from particle physics experiments.