The FASER particle detector that received CERN approval to be installed at the Large Hadron Collider in 2019 has recently been augmented with an instrument to detect neutrinos.

UCI-led team of physicists detects signs of neutrinos at Large Hadron Collider

Scientific first at CERN facility a preview of upcoming 3-year research campaign

CERN approves UCI-initiated hunt for new particles at the Large Hadron Collider

FASER detector will seek clues pointing to hidden matter in the universe

Large Hadron Collider is back in action

Particle beams are once again zooming around the world’s most powerful particle accelerator – the Large Hadron Collider at the…

The FASER particle detector that received CERN approval to be installed at the Large Hadron Collider in 2019 has recently been augmented with an instrument to detect neutrinos.

UC Irvine-led team is first to detect neutrinos made by a particle collider

Discovery promises to help physicists understand nature of universe’s most abundant particle

Roster of UCI researchers

Twenty-seven faculty, staff and students from UC Irvine are part of the Large Hadron Collider’s ATLAS experiment team.

ATLAS, one of several detectors positioned along the Large Hadron Collider, on the outskirts of Geneva.

Crash course in physics

As revamped Large Hadron Collider fires up to record levels, UCI team prepares to pick through pieces of shattered particles

The ATLAS portion of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN

A new physics frontier

After more than one year of repairs, the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland is back on track to create high-energy particle collisions and yield extraordinary insights into the nature of the physical universe. Eight UC Irvine scientists are involved.

UCI scientists help launch atom smasher

UC Irvine scientists are playing a key role in the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s most powerful particle accelerator. Built…

UCI physics debuts in prime time

If you’re planning on tuning into “The Big Bang Theory” for a few laughs this Thursday evening, you may also get to see how a team of UCI physicists proposes to detect dark matter and forces in the universe. Based on a quirky group of Caltech researchers, the hit CBS TV comedy often features in […]

Physicist Jonathan Feng named Simons Investigator

The Simons Foundation has named Jonathan Feng, UCI professor of physics & astronomy, a Simons Investigator in recognition of his exceptional and promising work. The appointment is for five to 10 years and includes up to $1 million in research funding to be used at the investigator’s discretion.