Tag: General public
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First observation of photons-to-taus in proton–proton collisions by CMS
Using the outstanding tracking capabilities of the CMS detector, the collaboration observed two photons producing two tau-leptons in proton–proton collisions
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Brazil becomes Associate Member State of CERN
Brazil has become the first Associate Member State of CERN in the Americas
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CERN launches the White Rabbit Collaboration
White Rabbit, an open-source timing technology developed at CERN, has applications far beyond particle physics. To foster its uptake by industry, CERN has launched the White Rabbit Collaboration
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Scientists use n_TOF to investigate how cerium is produced in the Universe
The CERN facility allowed scientists to see how this rare Earth metal is synthesised in stars. The results open up new questions about stellar nucleosynthesis and the chemical evolution of galaxies
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CERN rewarded for its contributions to cloud computing
The award recognises CERN’s innovative use of cloud native technologies to address future scientific and operational challenges
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CERN publishes knowledge transfer highlights from 2023
The digital report “Accelerating Innovation Through Partnerships” shows how CERN, in collaboration with its partners, can harness its technology and expertise to drive innovation for the benefit of society
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Observing accelerator resonances in 4D
For the first time, scientists at CERN, in collaboration with scientists at GSI, have been able to measure a coupled resonance structure that may cause particle loss in accelerators
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You see an empty field? We see an “Open Sky Laboratory”!
Solutions proposed in the Future Circular Collider “Mining the Future” competition will now be evaluated in a 10 000 square metre “Open Sky Laboratory”
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Enabling open access to books
An expanded collaboration agreement between CERN and the OAPEN (Open Access Publishing in European Networks) Foundation sees the Laboratory directly hosting the OAPEN Library and the Directory of Open Access Books in its Data Centre
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CERN detector could help to improve head tumour radiotherapy
Scientists are testing a new device to help target cancer cells more accurately in ion radiotherapy of head and neck tumours, which could help limit the treatment’s side effects. It includes Timepix3, a small particle detector developed at CERN