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CERN Launches Groundbreaking Particle Collision Experiments

7/3/2025

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CERN's particle accelerator has launched an exciting new experimental phase, running from June 29 to July 9. This groundbreaking campaign features proton-to-oxygen, oxygen-to-oxygen, and neon-to-neon collisions, aiming to deepen our understanding of cosmic rays, the strong nuclear force, and quark-gluon plasma, representing a monumental leap in particle physics after years of meticulous preparation.

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CERN's particle accelerator has launched an exciting new experimental phase, running from June 29 to July 9. This groundbreaking campaign features proton-to-oxygen, oxygen-to-oxygen, and neon-to-neon collisions, aiming to deepen our understanding of cosmic rays, the strong nuclear force, and quark-gluon plasma, representing a monumental leap in particle physics after years of meticulous preparation.