Why This Universe?

51 - Why Physicists Love Smashing Particles Together

August 01, 2022 Season 1 Episode 51
Why This Universe?
51 - Why Physicists Love Smashing Particles Together
Show Notes

For the past century, physicists have been building particle colliders as a way to learn about the fundamental laws of physics. Today we talk about why smashing particles together has proven to be such a powerful tool.

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