When will the LHC be ready to power up its first collision?

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The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is expected to be ready for its first collision by the end of this year or early next year. This timeline is contingent upon the completion of ongoing maintenance and upgrades to the collider's systems. The LHC's operational readiness is crucial for advancing particle physics research and exploring fundamental questions about the universe.

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This is a general question. When will the LHC be ready to power up its first collision?
 
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maybe at the end of this year or the next..
 

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