How fast are the the protons in the large Hadron collider?

In summary, the fastest Hadron ever moved in the large Hadron collider is determined by the rate at which the EM fields sweep along the tube and is easily calculated using data and information about the LHC's performance and energy levels. According to Google, the energy of the protons in the LHC is approximately 6 Tev. As an exercise, one can calculate the speed of a 6 Tev proton and the relative speed of protons in a head-on collision within the LHC.
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AhmedHesham
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I was asking how fast is the fastest Hadron ever moved in the large Hadron collider.And most importantly how do they calculate it? Do the calculate it mathematically or with a detector?
 
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What have you read about the LHC? There is lots of data about its performance and the energies involved. The speed of the hadrons is due to the rate at which the EM fields sweep along the tube so it is fairly easily determined.
 
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Google will quickly tell you that the energy of the protons in the LHC is something around 6 Tev. So here are two exercises for you:
1) What is the speed of a 6 Tev proton?
2) The LHC is set up to produce head-on collisions between protons moving in opposite directions. In this head-on collision, how fast are the protons moving relative to one another?
 

1. How fast do protons travel in the large Hadron collider?

Protons in the large Hadron collider travel at speeds close to the speed of light, which is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second.

2. What is the maximum speed that protons can reach in the large Hadron collider?

The protons in the large Hadron collider can reach a maximum speed of 99.9999991% the speed of light, which is equivalent to about 299,792,457.999999 meters per second.

3. How are protons accelerated to such high speeds in the large Hadron collider?

Protons are accelerated in the large Hadron collider through the use of powerful electric fields and magnets. These accelerate the protons to higher and higher energies as they travel around the circular accelerator.

4. Can the speed of protons in the large Hadron collider be controlled?

Yes, the speed of protons in the large Hadron collider can be controlled by adjusting the strength of the electric fields and the magnets. This allows scientists to carefully control the energy and velocity of the protons during experiments.

5. Why do protons need to travel at such high speeds in the large Hadron collider?

The high speeds of protons in the large Hadron collider are necessary for experiments because they allow scientists to study the behavior of particles at extremely high energies. This can provide valuable insights into the fundamental building blocks of the universe and the laws of physics.

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