Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, or Fermilab, is a leading research facility in Illinois dedicated to studying fundamental particles and forces that make up the universe. It uses massive accelerators—large machines that boost particles to high energies—and powerful detectors to observe their behaviors. Fermilab's work helps scientists understand how the universe works, from the tiniest particles to the cosmos. It also hosts experiments on dark matter, neutrinos, and the conditions moments after the Big Bang. Through this research, Fermilab advances our knowledge of fundamental physics and contributes to technological innovations.