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Large Hadron Collider Shutdown Process Underway
Original: The Disconnection of the Large Hadron Collider Has Begun
The Large Hadron Collider at CERN has begun its shutdown, or disconnection, marking the start of a planned pause in operations of the world's largest particle accelerator. The process involves powering down and decommissioning key systems. The shutdown is expected to allow upgrades that will boost the collider's luminosity for future physics runs, though no detailed timeline was given.
Why now: The shutdown of the world's most famous particle accelerator is a major milestone for the physics community and the upgrades planned during the pause.
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- The Disconnection of the Large Hadron Collider Has Begun · SciTechDaily
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