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LHC: connect the dots! A simple outreach activity to explain how particle detectors work

Credit : CERN
Abstract
Participants receive a sheet of paper showing a simplified event occurring within a typical particle detector. Their task is to reconstruct the tracks of particles by drawing them on paper and analyzing the event. Six differents events are available in multiple difficulty level.
Duration : 5-10 minutes
Contact
Authors :
- Francois Briard (CERN)
Related IPPOG Collaboration member :
Contact :
- francois.briard [at] cern.ch
Project status
Ongoing (updated 2025-06-06)