Accelerator Science: Collider vs. Fixed Target

Multimedia · Wed Sep 07 00:00:00 EDT 2016

OSTI ID:1324609

Lincoln, Don

Particle physics experiments employ high energy particle accelerators to make their measurements. However there are many kinds of particle accelerators with many interesting techniques. One important dichotomy is whether one takes a particle beam and have it hit a stationary target of atoms, or whether one takes two counter rotating beams of particles and smashes them together head on. In this video, Fermilab’s Dr. Don Lincoln explains the pros and cons of these two powerful methods of exploring the rules of the universe.

• Research Organization: Fermi National Accelerator Lab. (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 1324609
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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