LHC (Large Hadron Collider)

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator, located near Geneva, Switzerland. It consists of a 27-kilometer circular tunnel where protons, which are particles found in the nucleus of atoms, are accelerated to nearly the speed of light and collided. These high-energy collisions allow scientists to study fundamental particles and forces of the universe, helping them explore questions about the origins of mass, the existence of dark matter, and other key concepts in physics. The LHC was instrumental in the discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012, a significant milestone in particle physics.