particle collider

A particle collider is a scientific machine that accelerates tiny particles, like electrons or protons, to very high speeds—close to the speed of light—and then forcefully crashes them together. These high-speed collisions create extreme conditions similar to those just after the Big Bang, allowing scientists to observe fundamental particles and forces that make up the universe. Colliders help researchers understand the universe's basic building blocks, test scientific theories, and explore unknown aspects of physics. They are essential tools for advancing our knowledge of how everything in nature is connected at the smallest scales.