World's largest atom smasher turned lead into gold — and then destroyed it in an instant

The world's largest particle collider produces roughly 89,000 gold nuclei every second, all from smashing lead atoms together at near-light-speed.

May 9, 2025 - 19:45
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World's largest atom smasher turned lead into gold — and then destroyed it in an instant
The world's largest particle collider produces roughly 89,000 gold nuclei every second, all from smashing lead atoms together at near-light-speed.