The Atom Smashers
A four-mile-long particle accelerator in Illinois is central to the search for the Higgs boson, a subatomic particle that remains undiscovered.
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A four-mile-long particle accelerator in Illinois is central to the search for the Higgs boson, a subatomic particle that remains undiscovered.
Synopsis
At Fermilab, physicists work tirelessly to detect the Higgs boson, a subatomic particle that could explain the existence of matter. They utilize the Tevatron, a four-mile-long particle accelerator located beneath the Illinois prairie. As they pursue this elusive "god particle," a more powerful accelerator at CERN in Europe poses a looming challenge. The Atom Smashers captures the intense competition and personal stories of those involved in this scientific race, blending elements of politics, culture, and human drama.
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