Collider

A collider is a scientific device used to accelerate and collide particles, such as protons or electrons, at very high speeds. These collisions create conditions similar to those just after the Big Bang, allowing scientists to study fundamental particles and forces that make up the universe. By analyzing the debris from these collisions, researchers can discover new particles, explore the nature of matter, and test theories like the Standard Model of particle physics. Notable examples include the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), where the Higgs boson was discovered in 2012, enhancing our understanding of mass and the universe.