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14:22, 15-Nov-2018
Chinese scientists trying to lead high energy physics research with next-gen collider concept
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14:20, 18-Nov-2018
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China's state-of-the-art facilities for basic science researches have been attracting a large number of scientists to further their work. A new facility is likely to fuel curiosity of the global scientific community.
On Wednesday, a new initiative was launched with the release of the concept design of a next-generation particle collider.
The machine, officially named the Circular Electron-Positron Collider (CEPC), is primarily an upgraded version of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) built by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
The colliders are used to test basic physics theories and look for new phenomena.
LHC is widely recognized as the largest machine ever built by human beings. But the CEPC is designed to achieve better results using less energy. The CERN alone consumes a whopping 1,132 GWh of power every year.
The design for CEPC was published in two books, one for the accelerator and the other for the detector. These two parts do the main job in the machine: accelerating particles and observing them after the collision.
After releasing the design, the scientists will proceed to build a prototype machine to make sure it can be manufactured.
The actual construction is planned to start after 2022 and is likely to be completed by 2030.
(Top photo credit: Chinese Academy of Sciences)