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Archive Home > 2009 > November > 22 > Protons are flying again at $10B atom smasher

Protons are flying again at $10B atom smasher

By Alexander G. Higgins / The Bulletin
November 22, 2009

GENEVA — Scientists are preparing the world’s largest atom smasher to explore the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs.

When the machine is fully operational, its magnets will control the beams of protons and send them in....

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