Understanding the LHC: A Beginner's Guide for Non-Scientists

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Start date Jan 25, 2013
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A teacher seeks recommendations for accessible resources to better understand the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) before a visit, aiming to engage knowledgeably with physicists. The discussion highlights the need for beginner-friendly materials, specifically mentioning "A Zeptospace Odyssey" as a potential resource. The focus is on finding guides that simplify complex physics concepts for those not currently active in the field.

Jan 25, 2013

Kiteman

As a teacher, I've managed to get an in-depth visit to the LHC, but I haven't studied or taught anything to that level for a loooong time.

Can anybody recommend an "idiots' guide" that will help me not look too dumb when I talk to the proper physicists there?

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Jan 25, 2013

JoePhysicsNut

a zeptospace odyssey

Jan 25, 2013

Kiteman

Cool, thanks.

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