Inside the LHC: The Epic Scale of Particle Detectors

Name: Inside the LHC: The Epic Scale of Particle Detectors
Uploaded: 2026-06-19
Duration: 5 min 53 s
Channel: Lex Fridman
Description: The CMS detector at the LHC is a massive 70 feet long and weighs 14,000 tons, showcasing the scale of modern particle physics. In contrast, the ATLAS detector, while larger at 150 feet long, weighs only 7,000 tons, highlighting the friendly rivalry between the two teams at CERN.

The CMS detector at the LHC is a massive 70 feet long and weighs 14,000 tons, showcasing the scale of modern particle physics. In contrast, the ATLAS detector, while larger at 150 feet long, weighs only 7,000 tons, highlighting the friendly rivalry between the two teams at CERN.

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