Colliders

In physics, colliders are large instruments that accelerate particles, such as protons or electrons, to extremely high speeds—close to the speed of light—then make them collide. These collisions generate intense energy, momentarily creating new particles and revealing insights about the fundamental building blocks of matter. Colliders help scientists explore the universe's basic forces and particles, like the Higgs boson, by studying what happens during these high-energy interactions. They are vital tools for advancing our understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe.