How Can CERN Solve Modern Physics Problems?

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CERN's potential to address modern physics challenges is highlighted as a promising topic for exploration. Historical perspectives on physics, including the evolution of scientific instruments from Galileo to CERN, are suggested as accessible and engaging subjects for a high school paper. The discussion emphasizes that while specific scientific topics may be too complex, historical connections can provide valuable insights. Overall, combining historical context with CERN's contributions can create a compelling narrative. This approach balances accessibility with depth, making it suitable for a high school audience.
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I'm in high school and would like to write a paper on physics for fun, any topic suggestions?
 
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LeonTheLobster said:
I'm in high school and would like to write a paper on physics for fun, any topic suggestions?
I think an essay about the history of physics would be an achievable goal at your age. Another possibility is an essay about the machinery: from Galileo's first telescope to FermiLab or CERN. Those are topics which can be reasonably easy to understand as well as found by some research effort. A specific purely scientific topic will either be too technical for you or your audience. I find especially historical facts and connections extremely exciting.
 
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fresh_42 said:
I think an essay about the history of physics would be an achievable goal at your age. Another possibility is an essay about the machinery: from Galileo's first telescope to FermiLab or CERN. Those are topics which can be reasonably easy to understand as well as found by some research effort. A specific purely scientific topic will either be too technical for you or your audience. I find especially historical facts and connections extremely exciting.
Ah, history, what a great idea. Thanks!
 
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Ah, history, what a great idea. Thanks!
A promising one is the methods in which CERN might be able to crack some of the problems in physics.

However, history seems like a solid idea.
 
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