Particle Accelerator: Ideas & Experiments Needed for University Project

[yuman]

Hello everyone!
I am new to quantum physics, currently i am studying it in one of my classes in university.
i need to do a project about particle accelerators and need ideas and clarification of this topic.
i need an idea of an experiment that used a particle accelerator to find discover a particle, and its significance to physics.
since i am new to this area of study I have no idea where to even begin.
your contribution will be GREATLY appreciated!

 

[berkeman]

Here's a standard place to start, and be sure to follow some of the links at the bottom of the article:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Particle_accelerator

Welcome to the PF, BTW.

 

[JoshuaR]

Do you know any relativity? What might be useful about a particle accelerator, in regards to things like time dilation, length contraction, and how might that be more useful than a normal lab setting?

That's just one idea. Good luck.