ATLAS experiment
The ATLAS experiment is a major scientific project located at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. It uses a large particle collider, known as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), to smash protons together at high speeds. This helps scientists study fundamental particles and the forces that govern the universe. ATLAS is designed to detect and analyze the particles produced from these collisions, including the Higgs boson, which is important for understanding why particles have mass. By exploring these questions, ATLAS contributes to our knowledge of the Big Bang, dark matter, and the fundamental structure of matter.
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The ATLAS experiment is a major particle physics project located at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. It is designed to study high-energy collisions of protons in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). ATLAS uses a large detector to observe the particles produced in these collisions, allowing scientists to explore fundamental questions about the universe, such as the properties of the Higgs boson and the nature of dark matter. By analyzing the data gathered by ATLAS, researchers aim to enhance our understanding of the basic building blocks of matter and the forces that govern their interactions.