CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid)

The CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) is a large scientific detector located at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. It’s designed to identify and measure particles produced when high-energy protons collide, helping physicists study fundamental particles and forces. CMS features a powerful magnetic field and advanced sensors to track particle paths and energies accurately. This enables scientists to explore questions about the universe’s basic building blocks, such as discovering the Higgs boson. Despite its name, it’s a compact yet complex instrument, playing a vital role in unlocking the mysteries of matter and the universe’s origins.