Fermilab features

Fermilab’s FAST/IOTA accelerator test facility has successfully accelerated and stored its first proton beams, marking a major milestone in the lab’s R&D program for next-generation particle accelerator technology. This achievement paves the way for breakthroughs in high-intensity beam physics, artificial intelligence applications and innovations that will power future experiments like the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment.

Meet Maria Barba, a cryogenic engineer at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory whose work helps keep systems that support the testing of critical particle accelerator components running smoothly.

Scientists are continuing a groundbreaking study of superconducting microwire single photon detectors, or SMSPDs. These ultrasensitive devices show great promise for particle physics research of the future.

The Fermilab senior scientist brings a wealth of scientific leadership experience to her new role as the collaboration prepares for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider.

The American Physical Society has honored researchers at Fermilab for their outstanding contributions to physics. These recognitions include major APS prizes and fellowships, underscoring the laboratory’s leadership in advancing scientific discovery.

Fermi Forward Discovery Group’s annual guest artist and composer program fosters creative collaborations that help translate Fermilab’s complex scientific research into accessible, engaging experiences. In 2026, visual artist Eleftheria Lialios and composer Isaac Smith will bring their distinct perspectives to transform particle physics data into immersive visual and auditory works for the public.

Researchers at Fermilab moved the final subdetector for Mu2e into the experiment hall, marking a major step forward for the collaboration. Once completed, Mu2e will search for a rare muon conversion that may unlock evidence of physics beyond the Standard Model.

The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment is building the largest underground cryogenic system ever attempted to support its massive liquid-argon detectors.

A signing ceremony held at Fermilab opened the next stage of cooperation for design, manufacturing and testing of cryogenic subsystems for DUNE’s neutrino detector modules in Lead, South Dakota.

Fermilab researchers have provided expertise and leadership in developing an open-source framework that enables the design of hardware capable of making split-second decisions. These advances aim to prioritize the enormous volumes of data produced by some of humanity’s most ambitious physics experiments.