CERN Cranks up the Large Hadron Collider to 7 TeV
On March 30, 2010, particle beams in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) were smashed into each other at 7 TeV (Terra Electron Volts), marking the start of a hopefully long and fruitful research program. Now particle physicists around the world are looking forward to a potentially rich harvest of new physics and exotic particles as the LHC begins its first long run at an energy level three and a half times higher than previously achieved in a particle accelerator. Initially, researchers will go through a process of "re-discovering" all of the known Standard Model particles -- a necessary precursor to looking for new particles. Then the real fun will start. The LHC will run continuously for 18 to 24 months with the objective of delivering enough data to make significant advances across a wide range of fronts. The LHC will then be shut down for routine maintenance and preparations will start for its next journey, which will take it up to the design limit of 14 TeV.
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