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The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is known as one of the largest and most complex scientific facilities in human history.
The function and purpose of Europe's Large Hadron Collider (LHC)
The European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as 'CERN,' is a challenging scientific project designed to accelerate particles and allow them to create new particles in high-speed collisions, thus delving deep into the origins of particle physics and the universe. By simulating the conditions of the Big Bang, this facility provides scientists with a fantastic opportunity to explore the mysteries of the universe.
In the conditions replicating the Big Bang, CERN is also striving to answer some profound questions, such as the nature of dark matter and dark energy. Photo: UniversetodayThe Big Bang theory is a scientific theory about the origin and evolution of the universe, suggesting that starting from an extremely hot and dense initial state, the entire universe began to expand and gradually form the diverse and complex structures that we see today. To replicate the conditions of the Big Bang, CERN has designed a system of particle accelerators and detectors underground.
The particle accelerator system comprises two main components: the accelerator and the ring tunnel. In the accelerator, particles are accelerated to near the speed of light and move in opposite directions. Upon collision, they will generate extremely high-energy reactions, helping simulate the high-temperature and high-energy environment of the Big Bang.
The ring tunnel is one of the most visually striking parts of CERN. It serves as the collision point between the detector and the particles. Detectors are used to record and analyze particles created in collision events. By studying the properties and behavior of these particles, scientists can better understand the physical environment where the Big Bang occurred.
In conditions simulating the Big Bang, researchers have discovered many important physical phenomena, such as hadron physics and the interaction between fundamental particles. Researchers are also trying to identify the fundamental building blocks behind the universe and understand the properties and behaviors that may create and shape the universe as we know it.
Through the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), scientists can study and replicate the conditions of the Big Bang in the laboratory.
CERN's research results will open a new chapter in the future development of science and bring many surprises, discoveries about the universe for humanity.
Black holes are among the most mysterious and captivating objects in the universe. Their principles and physical characteristics are always hot topics in the scientific community. Photo: ZhihuCan the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) create black holes?
A black hole is an astronomical object with such strong gravitational force that even light cannot escape. The formation of black holes is mainly due to the collapse of stars or the accumulation of high-density matter. When matter collapses to extremely high density, a supermassive, dense object called a black hole is formed.
The Large Hadron Collider is a large-scale scientific experimentation facility designed to simulate conditions in the early universe after the Big Bang. It generates high-energy collisions by accelerating and colliding two beams of high-energy particles to explore the fundamental particles of matter and the origins of the universe. However, whether the Large Hadron Collider can create black holes is always a hotly debated topic.
According to quantum gravitational theory, when particles collide at extremely high energies, gravitational force may become strong enough to form tiny black holes. These tiny black holes are much smaller than ordinary black holes and will soon disappear due to Hawking radiation. Therefore, most scientists believe that the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will not create dangerous black holes.
In theory, an underground collision machine can create miniature black holes in high-energy collision events. Photo: ZhihuThe existence of micro black holes has not been observed experimentally. And the fact is that the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is still not powerful enough to create tiny black holes. Because collisions in underground collision machines occur extremely instantaneously, any black holes generated would only exist for an extremely short time and would be difficult to detect. Current experimental results do not support the possibility of stable black hole creation by underground collision machines.
Based on extensive theoretical research and experimentation, scientists also believe that the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will not pose a danger to Earth or humans. In fact, such experimental facilities have been operating for many years without any catastrophic accidents.
Although theoretically, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) could create micro black holes, experimental knowledge does not support this possibility. Current experimental results and safety assessments rule out the possibility of underground collision machines creating stable black holes.
Underground collision machines have played a significant role in researching the origins of the universe and fundamental particle physics, providing deep insights into the macro and microstructure of the universe. Photo: ZhihuIn future research, we may continue to explore the mysteries of black holes, but it will require higher energies and more advanced techniques to achieve this goal.
