Image of particles detected in a collider experiment. The different spirals result from the properties of different particles in a common magnetic field.
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Popular media portrays the current undertakings at the Large Hadron Collider as a dangerous
step into the unknown and commonly presents the possibility of the annihilation of Earth due
to the formation of a black hole. Here you will learn the basics of the physics of particle
accelerators, the structure of matter, and black holes. You will learn why there is no
danger of an Earth-ending black hole as we delve into the intriguing world of particle physics.
Upon completion of this module, you will have a more complete understanding of the physics of
particle accelerators, the Standard Model of Particle Physics, and the formation and physics
of black holes.