For most scientists, membership in a Large Hadron Collider experiment is a ticket to research at a frontier of particle physics. For Hafeez Hoorani, it also marked his country’s first step toward building a tradition of experimental particle physics research.
Thin layers of diamonds have become useful tools inside the detectors at the Large Hadron Collider. They're robust enough to monitor the harsh conditions, and they can even provide incredibly precise measurements of the timing of passing particles.
Innovative 21st century technology at Argonne National Laboratory is taking researchers back to the 19th century, the 16th century, and even the third millennium BCE.
