Discovery of rare decay narrows space for new physics
After a quarter of a century of searching, physicists have discovered a rare particle decay that gives them an indirect way to test models of new physics.
Giant electromagnet to conclude its 3,200-mile journey on July 26
For the past month, a 50-foot-wide circular electromagnet has been on a fantastic journey between two U.S. Department of Energy national labs: Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois. On Friday, July 26, that voyage is expected to conclude. Fermilab is planning a party to celebrate the ring’s safe arrival, and everyone’s invited.
Successful test of new U.S. magnet puts Large Hadron Collider on track for major upgrade
The U.S. LHC Accelerator Research Program (LARP) has successfully tested a powerful superconducting quadrupole magnet that will play a key role in developing a new beam focusing system for CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
Nigel Lockyer of Canada’s TRIUMF lab named Fermilab director
Nigel Lockyer, director of Canada’s TRIUMF laboratory for particle and nuclear physics and a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of British Columbia, has been selected to become the next director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.
Massive particle storage ring to begin 3,200-mile trek on Sunday
How do you move a 50-foot-wide, circular electromagnet from Long Island to the Chicago suburbs in one piece without flexing or twisting it? Very, very carefully.
Run like a proton at Fermilab’s new playground
It’s one thing for kids to try to envision particles zipping around underground when learning about the science at Fermilab.
Revolutionary muon experiment to begin with 3,200-mile move of 50-foot-wide particle storage ring
Scientists from 26 institutions around the world are planning a new experiment that could open the doors to new realms of particle physics.
New dark matter detector begins search for invisible particles
Scientists this week heard their first pops in an experiment that searches for signs of dark matter in the form of tiny bubbles.
New baby bison born at Fermilab
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory welcomes the public to come see the latest additions to its herd of American bison.
High-school students get real-world advice at Fermilab STEM Career Expo on Wednesday, April 10
What does a scientist actually do all day? How difficult is it to be a mechanical engineer? What is the daily life of a computer technician really like? How much and what type of math is used in these types of careers?