Accelerator laboratories

Accelerator laboratories are facilities that use powerful machines called particle accelerators to propel charged particles, like protons or electrons, at high speeds. These particles are then smashed into targets or other particles to study the fundamental components of matter and the forces that govern them. Such research helps scientists understand the universe’s smallest building blocks, develop new medical treatments like cancer radiation therapy, and improve technologies like medical imaging. Essentially, these labs act as high-tech "decelerators" that enable detailed experiments revealing the nature of matter and energy.