The everyday science of fusion
Explore the everyday science behind the quest to harness fusion energy – the energy that powers the stars – in a safe way here on Earth.
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Explore the everyday science behind the quest to harness fusion energy – the energy that powers the stars – in a safe way here on Earth.
Flying high: did you know that cosmic rays can interfere with aircraft systems? Learn how scientists from ILL are working with Airbus Avionics to ensure safety in the air.
Try your hand at Surfatron, a game that lets students experience the challenges faced by particle accelerator scientists while learning about the physics of waves.
How can you measure a beam of particles without interfering with it? The answer: by using a curtain of supersonic gas.
How do physicists study very small objects (like molecules, atoms, and subatomic particles) and very large objects (such as galaxies) that cannot be directly observed or measured?
A real-life version of proton torpedoes, popularized in Star Wars, offer an alternative to radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer.
Build your own virtual particle accelerator with the aid of the acceleratAR app and gain a hands-on, immersive understanding of how these machines work.
Science fiction can be an engaging starting point for scientific discussions. Learn how one research group is using Star Wars to introduce students to accelerator science.
Give your students the opportunity to work as real scientists and win a unique experience experimenting at CERN.
Antimatter has inspired many science fiction stories, but these fascinating facts show that it is not just reserved for fantasy.
The everyday science of fusion
What does particle physics have to do with aviation safety?
Surfatron: catch the wave of accelerators
A disturbance in the Force gives insights into beam diagnostics
Exploring the universe: from very small to very large
Death Star or cancer tumour: proton torpedoes reach the target
Build your own virtual accelerator
The physics of Star Wars: introducing accelerator science
Students and science collide: CERN’s Beamline for Schools competition
Ten things you might not know about antimatter