Linear Collider (International Linear Collider)

The International Linear Collider (ILC) is a proposed advanced scientific instrument designed to study the fundamental particles and forces of nature. It consists of two long, straight beams of electrons and positrons (their antimatter counterparts) accelerated to near light speeds, then collided head-on. These high-energy collisions allow physicists to explore the basic building blocks of matter, test the Standard Model, and search for new phenomena. The ILC aims to provide precise measurements and insights into the universe’s fundamental workings, complementing discoveries from other facilities like the Large Hadron Collider.