Particle Physicist Collection

ATLAS detector, CERN
ATLAS detector. Engineer standing on a platform in front of the ATLAS (a torodial LHC apparatus) detector (circular) at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

CMS detector, CERN
CMS detector. Part of the CMS (compact muon solenoid) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

Brian Cox, caricature
Brian Cox (born 1968). Caricature of the British particle physicist, science TV presenter and former musician Brian Edward Cox

Antiproton discovery team. Group portrait of the team that discovered the antiproton in 1955. Seen here from left to right are; Emilio Segre, Clyde Wiegand

British particle physicist Adrian McKemey
Adrian McKemey. British particle physicist Adrian McKemey with one of the caesium iodide scintillat- ion crystals he has helped produce and maintain

Antiproton research, 1958 C014 / 2068
Antiproton research. US physicists Bruce Cork (left) and Glenn Lamberston (right) at the Bevatron Accelerator that has been configured for antiproton research

Antineutron discovery team, 1956 C014 / 2067
Antineutron discovery team, working on the focus magnet of the Bevatron Accelerator, the machine they used to create and detect the anti-particle of the neutron

Guido Tonelli, CERN physicist. Guido Tonelli (born 1950) is an Italian physicist who is one of the leaders of the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) project

Peter Higgs, British physicist C013 / 6881
Peter Higgs (born 1929), British theoretical physicist, at the Higgs boson discovery announcement, 4th July 2012, at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory)

Englert and Higgs at CERN C013 / 6880
Francois Englert (born 1932, left) and Peter Higgs (born 1929, right), Belgian and British theoretical physicists, at the Higgs boson discovery announcement, 4th July 2012

Francois Englert, Belgian physicist C013 / 6879
Francois Englert (born 1932), Belgian theoretical physicist, at the Higgs boson discovery announcement, 4th July 2012, at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory)

Higgs boson discovery announcement C013 / 6877
Higgs boson discovery announcement, 4th July 2012. Joe Incandela, spokesperson for the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) experiment

Higgs boson discovery announcement C013 / 6875
Higgs boson discovery announcement, 4th July 2012. Joe Incandela, spokesperson for the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) experiment

Higgs boson discovery announcement C013 / 6876
Higgs boson discovery announcement, 4th July 2012. Joe Incandela, spokesperson for the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) experiment

Bogolyubov (right), Soviet physicist
Soviet nuclear physicists. At right, Nikolai Nikolaevich Bogolyubov (1909-1992), the Director of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR)

Bogolyubov and Keldysh, Soviet scientists
Soviet science administrators Keldysh (right) and Bogolyubov (left) attending the fifth session of one of the Supreme Soviets of the USSR in Moscow, Russia, on 18 December 1972

Nikolai Bogolyubov, Soviet physicist
Nikolai Nikolaevich Bogolyubov (1909-1992), Soviet mathematician and physicist. Bogolyubov was born in Russia, and then educated in Kiev, the Ukraine

Crystal-based neutrino detector
Experimental neutrino detector. Dr Luca Gamberale, Pirelli Research Centre, Milan, next to a neutrino detector built by Joseph Weber in the 1980s

Crystal-based neutrino detector
Experimental neutrino detector. Technician holds a sapphire used in an experimental neutrino detector built by Joseph Weber in the 1980s

Tuning fork for neutrino detector
Experimental neutrino detector. Researcher holds a tuning fork used in an experimental neutrino detector originally built by Joseph Weber in the 1980s

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"Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe: The Particle Physicist's Journey" Step into the world of particle physics, where groundbreaking discoveries and mind-boggling experiments take place. At the heart of this captivating field lies CERN, home to cutting-edge research and revolutionary advancements. One cannot discuss particle physics without mentioning the iconic CMS detector at CERN. This colossal machine serves as a gateway to unraveling the secrets of our universe, capturing elusive particles in its intricate web. Renowned physicist Brian Cox emerges as a caricature-like figure in this realm, with his infectious enthusiasm igniting curiosity among both scientists and enthusiasts alike. His passion for exploring the unknown fuels an insatiable thirst for knowledge within us all. The ATLAS detector stands tall alongside its counterpart, CMS, contributing significantly to our understanding of fundamental particles. Together, they form an indomitable force pushing boundaries further than ever before. In 1958, British particle physicist Adrian McKemey led a team that made history by discovering antiprotons during their pioneering research at CERN. Their groundbreaking work paved the way for future breakthroughs in antimatter studies. Meanwhile, another team achieved a remarkable feat in 1956 when they discovered antineutrons – yet another milestone on humanity's quest to comprehend nature's building blocks. Guido Tonelli is one among many brilliant minds who have dedicated their lives to unraveling cosmic mysteries at CERN. As a distinguished physicist, his contributions continue to shape our understanding of particle physics today. Peter Higgs takes center stage as he unveils his eponymous boson – a theoretical cornerstone that completes our current model of subatomic particles. Alongside François Englert and other collaborators from around the globe, Higgs' work revolutionized modern physics forevermore. The year was 2012 when Englert and Higgs stood side by side at CERN amidst great anticipation; their discovery of the Higgs boson sent shockwaves through the scientific community.