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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.

A partnership between the Quantum Science Center and the Quantum Systems Accelerator, two U.S. Department of Energy national quantum information science research centers, has enabled a breakthrough by Fermilab and MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Researchers used cryoelectronics to control ion traps, a key step toward realizing scalable quantum computers.

Scientists at CERN have triggered the complex cooldown of a 95-meter-long test stand that reproduces the underground configuration of innovative technologies for the Large Hadron Collider’s high-luminosity upgrade.

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.

John Byrd has been named director of the U.S. Particle Accelerator School. He succeeds Professor Steven Lund of Michigan State University, who has served as director since 2018.