Are There Any Particle Accelerators in Houston?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the presence of particle accelerators in Houston, exploring where they might be located and the general difficulty in finding them. The conversation touches on various types of accelerators, including those in universities and government labs.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that particle accelerators are often found in universities or are large facilities that can be overlooked, referencing the Supercollider as an example.
  • One participant claims to have a particle accelerator at home, which prompts a humorous response about its nature.
  • A link is provided to a list of accelerators worldwide, indicating that there may be resources available for finding such facilities.
  • There is a reminder from a participant about the importance of not posting the same question multiple times in different forums.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specific presence of particle accelerators in Houston, and multiple views are expressed regarding the types and locations of accelerators.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the types of accelerators and their locations remain unverified, and there is a lack of detailed information about specific facilities in Houston.

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It's not easy finding accelerators. they're either hidden in universities or so big you could miss them like was theplan for The Supercolider.

GOvernment labs an universities are where you find them. DO we have any in HOuston? I heard Texas A&M has one
 
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I have a particle accelerator downstairs.
 
Television picture tube, right ??
 
http://www-elsa.physik.uni-bonn.de/accelerator_list.html" lists accelerators found at various places around the world.
 
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vebrown said:
Television picture tube, right ??

Yeah :P And a Fender Valve Amp :smile:
 
Line said:
It's not easy finding accelerators. they're either hidden in universities or so big you could miss them like was theplan for The Supercolider.

GOvernment labs an universities are where you find them. DO we have any in HOuston? I heard Texas A&M has one

This is almost the same question you asked in a thread you started in A&CG forum. Please do not multiple post the same question!

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