Looking For (Academic) References About How the LHC Works

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The discussion focuses on finding academic references for understanding the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and its operation, particularly in the context of researching the Higgs Boson. Users recommend the CERN website as the primary source for comprehensive information. Additionally, they suggest specific parts of the LHC design report available at CERN's digital library, emphasizing the importance of accurate citations from these documents.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of particle physics concepts
  • Familiarity with the Large Hadron Collider's operational principles
  • Knowledge of academic citation practices
  • Basic research skills for navigating academic databases
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the CERN digital library for the LHC design report, particularly parts 1 and 3
  • Research academic papers on the Higgs Boson and its discovery
  • Investigate other educational resources provided by CERN on particle accelerators
  • Learn about the methodologies used in particle physics research
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Students in physics courses, researchers in particle physics, and anyone seeking to understand the operational details of the Large Hadron Collider and its significance in contemporary physics.

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I'm currently writing a paper for a small class called "Contemporary Physics" and I am writing about particle accelerators and the search for the Higgs Boson. I have a fairly good idea about how the Large Hadron Collider works, but I cannot use my own explanation alone as I need references to cite. Can anyone suggest to me some good (preferably academic) references on how the LHC works?
 
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Hello CLI, welcome to PF :smile: !

CERN itself is unsurpassed in explanatory info.

There's a few other promising results when you Google "cern lhc how it works".
 
LHC design report:
part 1
shttp://cds.cern.ch/record/815187
part 3
They are also available as books, but page numbers can differ so be careful what you cite.
 

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