Particle Physics Experimentation

Particle physics experimentation involves studying the fundamental particles that make up the universe by smashing them together at high energies in large particle accelerators. These collisions produce new particles and phenomena, allowing scientists to examine their properties and interactions. Detectors surrounding the collision points capture data, which researchers analyze to understand the basic building blocks of matter and the forces governing them. This process advances our knowledge of the universe’s fundamental structure, often revealing insights into the origins of mass, energy, and the fundamental laws of nature.