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Linear accelerator
TESLA accelerator component. Technician in clean room clothing checking a resonator for use in the TESLA (Tera-electron Volt Energy Superconducting Linear Accelerator). This niobium resonator will be cooled to -271 degrees Celsius, 2 degrees above absolute zero, at which temperature it will become a superconductor. A 33 kilometre path of these will accelerate electrons and positrons (anti- electrons) using magnetic fields, colliding them at the paths centre. This will be used to study the nature of matter in the universe. In addition to this, the facility will be able to create X-ray lasers, which will be able to visualise individual atoms. This work is being done at DESY in Germany
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In this photo print, we witness a dedicated technician in clean room clothing meticulously inspecting a niobium resonator. This crucial component is destined for use in the groundbreaking TESLA (Tera-electron Volt Energy Superconducting Linear Accelerator), an awe-inspiring feat of scientific engineering. To unlock its full potential, this resonator will be subjected to bone-chilling temperatures of -271 degrees Celsius, just two degrees above absolute zero. At such extreme coldness, it will undergo a remarkable transformation and become a superconductor. The 33-kilometer path comprised of these superconducting resonators will serve as the conduit for accelerating electrons and positrons using powerful magnetic fields. Ultimately, these particles will collide at the center of their paths, unraveling the mysteries surrounding matter's nature within our vast universe. Located at DESY in Germany, this particle physics laboratory is not only focused on unraveling cosmic enigmas but also possesses the capability to create X-ray lasers capable of visualizing individual atoms with astonishing precision. This mesmerizing work being carried out by scientists and researchers at DESY holds immense promise for advancing our understanding of fundamental particles and their interactions. Through tireless dedication and cutting-edge technology like niobium resonators within TESLA accelerator components, they are pushing boundaries to shed light on the intricate fabric that makes up our universe.
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