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Inside CERN: Exploring the World of Particle Physics

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Exploring the Origins and Operations of CERN

The chapter delves into the history and significance of CERN, a leading physics laboratory focused on particle physics. It discusses the purpose of the Large Hadron Collider, the simulation of particle collisions at light speed, debunking myths about creating black holes, and detailing the groundbreaking discoveries made at CERN. Additionally, the chapter explores the scale of CERN's operations, engineering inventions like the World Wide Web, and the unique experience of accessing underground detectors in the CERN tunnel.

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