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Restored machine to explore mysteries of Big Bang (AP)

Restored machine to explore mysteries of Big Bang

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(AP) -- Scientists are preparing the world's largest atom smasher to explore the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs.


Tapering a Free-Electron Laser to Extract More Juice

Tapering a Free-Electron Laser to Extract More Juice

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created Nov 20, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from the NSLS and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) have demonstrated a technique that could be used to significantly improve the quantity and quality of light ...


A view of a superconducting solenoid magnet at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) near Geneva

CERN atom-smasher restarts after 14-month hiatus: official

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created Nov 20, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (22) | comments 0

The world's biggest atom-smasher, shut down after its inauguration in September 2008 amid technical faults, restarted on Friday, a spokesman for the European Organisation for Nuclear Research said.


Ultra-Powerful Laser Reproduces How Star's Jets Travel through Interstellar Space

Ultra-Powerful Laser Reproduces How Star's Jets Travel through Interstellar Space

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created Nov 20, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A multi-trillion-watt laser at the University of Rochester has simulated a stellar jet -- an outpouring of matter from a fledgling star -- with unprecedented realism.


The LHC promises to unlock scientific mysteries about the creation of the Universe and the fundamental nature of matter

Giant atom-smasher set to restart this weekend: CERN

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created Nov 20, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 7

The world's biggest atom-smasher, which was shut down soon after its inauguration amid technical faults, is set to restart this weekend, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research said on Friday.


nuclear power plant

Doubts raised on nuclear industry viability

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created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 3.1 / 5 (20) | comments 19

(PhysOrg.com) -- The investment in nuclear power has been growing around the world over the last few years, being viewed as a means for countries to control their energy security, avoid the price fluctuations ...



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