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The magic of superconductors in the spotlight

Today marks the start of the EUCAS 2017 conference on superconductivity. We reflect on how high-energy physics developed this super-technology

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Engineering
18 September, 2017
Engineering
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18 September, 2017

Who switches on the LHC?

We meet Rende Steerenberg, who is the group leader for the accelerator and technical teams

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Accelerators
29 April, 2017
Accelerators
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29 April, 2017

What is the future for experimental physics?

The final installment of In Practice looks at what lies ahead for experimentalists and their field

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Accelerators
20 December, 2016
Accelerators
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20 December, 2016

What do data analysts do all day?

The third installment of the In Practice series examines what fuels experimental physicists to work together and analyse mountains of data

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Experiments
02 December, 2016
Experiments
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02 December, 2016

What ingredients make the best physicists?

In part 2 of our In Practice series, CERN’s experimental physicists explain what personalities and qualities make the best physicists

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Experiments
23 November, 2016
Experiments
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23 November, 2016

Are physicists architects of science?

Discover how experimental physicists build their incredible experiments and massive collaborations

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Experiments
14 November, 2016
Experiments
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14 November, 2016

Is theoretical physics in crisis?

Do recent discoveries mean there’s nothing left? Find out what the future holds for theoretical physics in our final In Theory series installment

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Physics
18 May, 2016
Physics
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18 May, 2016

Which came first…?

In the fifth part of our “In Theory” series, we take a look at the relationship between theorists and experimental physicists

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Physics
14 April, 2016
Physics
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14 April, 2016

What is it like to work in a diverse organisation like CERN?

Genevieve Guinot, head of the diversity office, answers some questions about what it is really like to work in a diverse organization like CERN

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At CERN
23 March, 2016

Why are theoreticians filled with wanderlust?

Fasten your seatbelts for a grand world tour in the fourth installment of our 'In Theory' series

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Physics
22 March, 2016