A splash from the LHC beam
LHC has restarted on November 21st. Two LHC beams have made a full turn of the LHC. Afterwards, after synchronization with the LHC accelerating system (RF capture in technical language),…
First Cerenkov rings
first (two) rings produced by Cherenkov light emitted by cosmic particles in the two radiators of RICH1 have been observed. See explanations
LHCb preparation for the LHC restart
LHCb preparation for the LHC restart (expected in November) is progressing very well. » Read the Bulletin article
Teachers at LHCb
37 school teachers from all over the world visited CERN to participate in the High School Teachers programme. » see explanations
LHCb catches a glimpse of the LHC beam
Computer images of the first beam through beam through LHCb (see video on YouTube or CERN CDS) The LHC’s anti-clockwise beam transfer system was tested over the weekend June 6-7,…
Angels and Demons
In the movie Angels and Demons the Illuminati have stolen antimatter from CERN in order to destroy Vatican. But what is antimatter? Is is real? Is it dangerous? What is…