CERN Visit
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Meyrin,
CERN does not only conduct particle physics research but is also interested in the sustainability and applications of its technological innovations. CERN has a knowledge transfer group that aims to transfer the theoretical knowledge of particle physics to more applicable industries. From the petroleum to the architectural industries, CERN is involved in the With representation by personnel from over 100 countries innovation of almost every existing market. globally, no other organization brings the world together this tightly to promote the constant innovation, discovery, and Currently, as of 2022, CERN has just begun colliding particles sharing of knowledge as much as CERN. Meeting other again in “Run 3” after a 2-year hiatus for upgrades. This run people at the ping-pong table allowed us to discuss and exchange will collide particles at energies relatively similar to Run 2, so there is no expectation of new ground-breaking discoveries, but knowledge about our diverse cultures and languages. rather more data for verification. Run 3 is scheduled to continue During the visit, we participated in a series of informational until 2026 when a 3-year upgrade period will occur to massively lectures, spanning topics from specific CERN experiments increase the collision energy. Consequently, we were sadly not such as the ATLAS or CMS to the computing algorithm able to venture into the LHC (Large Hadron Collider) itself due to required to select the small portion of data to be recorded to the the radiation from the particles. medical applications of particle accelerators. These lectures hosted by the different teams of CERN showcase the diversity of Aside from lectures, we also underwent tours and took skills required beyond just physics in such an organization. In advantage of the CERN complex with two interesting museums, fact, due to the location of CERN bridging both Switzerland and an innovation space called IdeaSquare which interestingly has France, CERN almost functions like its own city with its own fire a London Routemaster double-decker bus parked to use as a brigade, medical facilities, hotels, and other “city” infrastructure. “thinking area”, and more than 2 cafeterias that serve extensive choices of food and desserts. Switzerland -- From the 6th of June 2022 to the 13 of June 2022, 12 students and 2 teachers from Thailand participated in the CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) High School Visit Programme, an initiative by H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. th
We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to visit CERN and hopefully will return to CERN in the near future, perhaps as summer students. Nicky and Pun Pun Grade 12
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