LHC Run 2

LHC Run 2 refers to the second major operational period of CERN's Large Hadron Collider from 2015 to 2018. During this time, the collider accelerated protons to higher energies than before, enabling scientists to probe fundamental particles and forces with greater precision. This increased energy allowed researchers to explore phenomena such as the properties of the Higgs boson, search for new particles, and test the Standard Model of physics. The data collected from Run 2 significantly advanced our understanding of the universe's building blocks and set the stage for future discoveries in particle physics.