Tevatron

The Tevatron was a powerful particle accelerator located at Fermilab in the United States. It used magnets to propel protons and antiprotons to very high speeds and then collided them. These collisions created extreme energy conditions that allowed scientists to observe and study fundamental particles and forces, helping to answer key questions in physics. Operational from 1983 until 2011, the Tevatron was instrumental in discoveries such as confirming the top quark's existence and advancing our understanding of particle physics. It was one of the most advanced accelerators of its time, contributing significantly to scientific knowledge.