How Can CERN Solve Modern Physics Problems?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around potential topics for a high school physics paper, with a focus on the role of CERN in addressing modern physics problems, as well as historical perspectives in physics.

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  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest writing about the history of physics as an achievable topic for a high school paper.
  • Others propose exploring the machinery and advancements from historical figures like Galileo to modern facilities like CERN.
  • A participant expresses interest in how CERN might address contemporary physics problems, indicating a potential direction for exploration.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that historical topics are suitable for a high school paper, but there is no consensus on the specific focus regarding CERN and modern physics problems.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions may depend on the participant's understanding of technical content and the audience's background knowledge.

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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!
 
LeonTheLobster said:
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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