A naukri.com initiative
Physicsworld
1w
329
Image Credit: Physicsworld
Particle and nuclear physics highlights in 2024: celebrating the past and looking to the future
- This year marked the 70th anniversary of the European Council for Nuclear Research, which is known universally as CERN.
- Physicist Bruno Touschek's incredible life story is highlighted, which includes his horrific near-death experiences during the Nazi Holocaust.
- Physicists have been testing new technologies that could make nuclear clocks a reality.
- Physics World Live held a panel discussion exploring the future of particle physics, particularly the mysteries of the Higgs boson.
- Particle physicist Juan Pedro Ochoa-Ricoux believes that studying elusive subatomic particles like neutrinos could possibly reveal fascinating information about the universe.
- A virtual version of CERN's ATLAS detector has been created using the popular computer game, Minecraft, as part of an innovative outreach initiative to get more children interested in science.
- This year also marked the 70th anniversary of CERN, the world's most famous physics laboratory.
- CERN is a shining example of how science can bring nations together.
- Former physicist James Gillies reflects on his Hollywood experiences when CERN was spotlighted in Angels & Demons.
- The celebration of CERN's 70-year legacy emphasizes on looking toward the future and advancements in nuclear and particle physics.
Read Full Article
19 Likes
For uninterrupted reading, download the app