What is the current best estimate for LHC online

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The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is expected to operate at full power of 14 TeV once the current issues with magnet overheating are resolved and the magnets undergo a gradual "burn-in" process. Recent reports indicate that there may be delays due to security concerns, including the need to address potential threats to CERN operations. The discussion highlights the importance of monitoring updates from reliable sources regarding the LHC's operational status.

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You mean when will LHC operate at full power??
...as soon as they stop frying magnets...and have time to "burn them in" gradually increasing power...

Here's one report...likely there are more recent one's somewhere...also they have to weed out terrorists who are doing CERN work...don't know if that will slow them up or not...

Here's one with slick photos:
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/08/the_large_hadron_collider.html
 

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