INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
After resuming its accelerator in 2022 following a four-year hiatus, CERN unveiled new research focused on exploring the Higgs
They have a longer life than typical subatomic particles, lasting over one-tenth of a nanosecond.CERN considers these particles exotic, as
The station is part of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).The LHC is a 27-kilometer ring underground near Geneva, on the Swiss-French
It has a higher luminosity than the previous phases.High luminosity means more collisions at incredible speeds
Researchers analyze these collisions to learn more about particle physics.Millions of collisions happen every second in the LHC
Scientists, however, can only record a few thousand
Recording all would use too much energy, as CERN notes.CMS uses a special algorithm to decide which collisions to record
Juliette Alimena, a CMS expert, noted the improvement in detecting displaced muons.This improvement means recording more collisions
If dark photons exist, finding them is now more likely.BackgroundThe exploration of dark photons at CERN marks a pivotal moment in particle
Now, the potential decay into dark photons opens new research avenues.This research reflects the evolving nature of scientific inquiry in
priorities shift with new findings.Improved detection methods, like the algorithm for recording collisions, enhance research
capabilities.These advancements allow scientists to explore previously inaccessible areas of physics
The ongoing studies at CERN set benchmarks for future particle physics research.This research could lead to a deeper understanding of the
