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Testing magnets for Large Hadron Collider
Testing magnets for the Large Hadron Collider. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is a proposed new accelerator for CERN, the European particle physics laboratory. The job of the magnets is to bend a beam of particles around the 27-km circumference of the accelerator ring, and to keep the beam focused. The large pipe running into the distance (just right of the scientist) is a section containing a focusing magnet between two bending magnets. The cylindrical magnets use superconducting wires to create the intense fields required. The components have to be cooled to 1.8 degrees Kelvin using liquid helium supplied from the large vessel in the foreground
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This print showcases the meticulous process of testing magnets for the renowned Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory. The LHC, a groundbreaking accelerator, aims to unravel the mysteries of our universe. In this image, scientists can be seen engrossed in their work as they examine and fine-tune these crucial components. The primary function of these magnets is twofold: firstly, to bend a beam of particles along the 27-kilometer circumference of the accelerator ring; secondly, to maintain precise focus on this beam. As we follow the large pipe stretching into the distance just beside one scientist, we discover it houses a focusing magnet nestled between two bending magnets. These cylindrical magnets employ superconducting wires that generate intense magnetic fields essential for successful experimentation. To achieve such conditions, an intricate cooling system is employed using liquid helium supplied from a colossal vessel prominently featured in the foreground. This coolant ensures that temperatures drop down to an astonishingly low 1.8 degrees Kelvin. The dedication and expertise required for such endeavors are evident in this photograph by Science Photo Library. It serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and our unyielding curiosity about how our universe functions at its most fundamental level.
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