Jan J. L. van der Meer

Jan J. L. van der Meer is a Dutch physicist known for his pioneering work in particle physics. He developed techniques to trap and study individual particles like protons and electrons using advanced electromagnetic devices called particle accelerators and detectors. His research has helped scientists better understand the fundamental building blocks of matter and the forces governing the universe. Van der Meer's innovations have been crucial for experiments at large facilities such as CERN, contributing to discoveries about the fundamental particles that make up everything around us.