Particles detected in a collider experiment
Image of particles detected in a collider experiment. The different spirals result from the properties of different particles in a common magnetic field. 25
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.