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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


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Authors :

  • Francois Briard (CERN)

Related IPPOG Collaboration member :

Contact :

  • francois.briard [at] cern.ch

Project status

Ongoing (updated 2025-06-06)


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