Tag Archives: CERN

Missing Energy

Posted on 05/08/2024 by Jon Butterworth

Here’s a question you might not have asked yourself before. When protons collide in the Large Hadron Collider, how often are undetectable particles produced? Maybe a quick follow up question would be, why does it matter? A paper I have … Continue reading →

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Future Colliders

Posted on 05/02/2024 by Jon Butterworth

On Friday we discussed the mid-term review of the ongoing feasibility study for a huge future circular collider at CERN. I should write more about that whole thing soon, but for now, here’s a link to me and Tara Shears … Continue reading →

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Oppenheimer and the Bomb

Posted on 02/08/2023 by Jon Butterworth

I did a BBC radio thing about this which for a limited period is available on BBC Sounds. More religion involved than I expected (and no Barbie) but I think my only regret is I didn’t mention Isidor Rabi’s role … Continue reading →

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Future Circular Collider week in London

Posted on 17/06/2023 by Jon Butterworth

Earlier this month the international collaboration which is working towards a possible collider at CERN to follow on from the LHC met in London. I had some role from the UCL side in organising it, and was also part of … Continue reading →

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