Tag: Accelerators & Collisions
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Hunting the Higgs by Bad Boy of Science
Hunting the Higgs is a science show created by the Science communicator and comedian Sam Gregson. He wanted to create a gamified 1hr version of a particle physics masterclass, mixing guided and comedic lectures with interactive activities through all the steps of the scientific method, guiding the audience until they discover the Higgs for themselves.
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A Day with Particles : One day in the life of a physicist
Originally prepared for TheBigBangStage@ICHEP2020, A Day with Particles is a short independent film by three ATLAS physicists at Charles University in Prague. The 30 minute film follows a day in the life of postdoc Vojtech Pleskot, it mixes hand-drawn animations, deft sound design and a brisk script targeted at viewers with no knowledge of physics.
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The Quantum Prisoner – A great adventure at the heart of science and technology
The Quantum Prisoner is a free, browser-based adventure game with no registration needed. Players visit 25 science-related locations and play 30 minigames centered on scientific and technological concepts. This game combines a sci-fi narrative with actual scientific concepts and fantastic interpretations. Teachers can use this game as an educational tool by selecting specific minigames for…
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Particle Physics for Babies Book
The book is a particle physics talk without any words, it contains colorful physics-themed images that attract the attention of children. Together with the book there are free downloadable captions that allow parents/adults to learn about the LHC while reading them! The project comes from the reflection of a father who asked himself how to…
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ALICE HEPscape! in Finland
ALICE HEPscape! is an ALICE themed escape room based on the original HEPscape from the INFN, about ALICE, the data taking process, the type of physics studied at ALICE. It aims to be a fun introduction to some physics topics, which can then be further discussed after the game.
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Handmade Accelerator Bracelet
Originally created for the SuperKEKB, the bracelets are inspired by particle accelerators from around the world. By making use of 3D printing, they are simple, but visually accurate fun accelerator themed merchandises. They can be made during interactive workshops or distributed in creation kits.
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HEPscape!
HEPscape! The High Energy Physics escape room Abstract Hepscape is a High Energy Physics themed escape room imagined in 2021 by a team from INFN. The virtual tour is a 360-degree experience with projections, sounds, lights and many unexpected surprises. During the game, visitors are tasked with riddle and each right answer opens a lock…