Geneva, Switzerland – A new spectacle titled “Collision(s)” has opened at the CERN facility near Meyrin, Switzerland, offering a glimpse into the world of particle physics. The event provides a unique opportunity to experience the research conducted at the world’s largest particle physics laboratory.
Established in 1954, CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) operates on the France–Switzerland border, just outside Geneva. The organization currently has 24 member states, with Israel being the only full member outside of Europe.
The facility, which also functions as a United Nations General Assembly observer, employs over 2,700 scientific, technical, and administrative staff and hosts approximately 12,406 users from institutions in more than 80 countries. In 2026, CERN’s budget is set at 1.515 billion Swiss francs.
Visitors to “Collision(s)” can explore the ATLAS detector, one of two general-purpose detectors at the Large Hadron Collider. ATLAS investigates a wide range of physics, including the Higgs boson, extra dimensions, and dark matter. The 7000-tonne detector, located 100 meters underground, is the largest volume particle detector ever constructed.
More than 5,500 scientists from 245 institutes in 42 countries collaborate on the ATLAS experiment. The research conducted at CERN continues to push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe and the fundamental building blocks of matter.
