CERN rivals see melting magnets as par for course

September 28, 2008 By ALEXANDER G. HIGGINS , Associated Press Writer CERN rivals see melting magnets as par for course (AP)

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In this Sept. 10, 2008 file photo, European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) scientists control computer screens showing traces on Atlas experiment of the first protons injected in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) during its switch on operation in CERN's control room, near Geneva, Switzerland. The daring success of the world's largest atom smasher on its opening day was more surprising to scientists than the troubles it subsequently developed. The meltdown of a connection between superconducting magnets nine days later at CERN was more expected. (AP Photo/Fabrice Coffrini, Pool)

(AP) -- The daring success of the world's largest atom smasher on its opening day was more surprising to many scientists than the troubles it subsequently developed.

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