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Fermilab hosts DUNE and the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility, being built by scientists and engineers from more than 30 countries.

Particle physics

Fermilab explores the universe at the smallest and largest scales, studying the fundamental particles and forces that govern our universe.

Accelerator science and technology

Fermilab designs, builds and operates powerful accelerators to investigate nature's building blocks, advancing technology for science and society.

Detectors, computing and quantum science

Fermilab pioneers the research and development of particle detection technology and scientific computing applications and facilities.

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Ultracool engineering: Fermilab hosts first international workshop on cryogenic electronics for quantum systems

Today's quantum computing processors must operate at temperature close to absolute zero, and that goes for their electronics, too. Fermilab's cryoelectronics experts recently hosted a first-of-its-kind workshop where leaders in quantum technologies took on the challenges of designing computer processors and sensors that work at ultracold temperatures.

Q&A: Becky Thompson

Meet the comic-creating, triathlete, Hufflepuff physicist who's also the new head of Fermilab's Office of Education and Public Outreach.

Two Fermilab scientists share in 2020 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

The Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, which announced the first image of a supermassive black hole in April, has won the 2020 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. Fermilab scientists Bradford Benson and Alexandra Rahlin are among a large group of scientists who share the prize for their contributions to the achievement.

Celebrate the extraordinary life of Nobel laureate and former Fermilab Director Leon Lederman in Chicago on Sept. 25

Join us on Wednesday, September 25 at 6 p.m. at the Pritzker Auditorium in Chicago for a special event celebrating the life and legacy of Leon Lederman and looking forward to the future of particle physics.

Fermilab scientist Jessica Esquivel selected to be AAAS ambassador for girls in STEM

Esquivel is one of 125 women from across the United States who will serve as high-profile role models for middle school girls through the AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassador Program. The program highlights women in STEM who contribute to the many fields influenced by science, technology, engineering and math.

Finding happiness in hardware

Working on hardware doesn't come easily to all physicists, but Francesca Ricci-Tam has learned that what matters most is a willingness to put in the practice.

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Where physics (still) doesn't work: the global quest to solve the universe's enduring mysteries

From the World Conference of Science Journalists, Aug. 26, 2019: In this video, Fermilab Director Nigel Lockyer participates in a panel discussion on the big questions that remain unexplained today regarding the origin, nature and ultimate fate of the universe. Panelists are CERN Director-General Fabiola Gianotti, French National Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics Director Reynald Pain, and University of Zürich Professor Laura Baudis. Physics Today's Toni Feder) moderates.

Renuevan convenio para generar capacidades en altas energías y materiales en todo el país

From Andina, Sept. 18, 2019: El Laboratorio Nacional Fermi (Fermilab), el segundo centro de investigación más grande del mundo en altas energías, en Estados Unidos, acaba de renovar su convenio con el Concytec, esta vez, para generar capacidades en el rubro de altas energías y materiales en el Perú.

Scientists debut powerful magnet for future particle collider

From Gizmodo, Sept. 13, 2019: Physicists at Fermilab have produced and tested a powerful magnet of the sort that could appear in the next generation of particle colliders. Fermilab scientist Alexander Zlobin talks with Gizmodo about the lab's recent milestone achievement in reaching 14.1 teslas for a steering magnet.

The technological heavyweight you've probably never heard of: ESnet

From DOE, Sept. 10, 2019: Fermilab scientist Bo Jayatilaka is quoted in this article on ESnet, which has expanded to connect more than 40 major research institutions at speeds 15,000 times faster than a home network.

Secretary Perry stands up Office for Artificial Intelligence and Technology

From DOE, Sept. 6, 2019: U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announces the establishment of the DOE Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office. The secretary has established the office to serve as the coordinating hub for the work being done across the DOE enterprise in artificial intelligence. This action has been taken as part of the President's call for a national AI strategy to ensure AI technologies are developed to positively impact the lives of Americans.

Neutrinos et antimatière

From CNRS, Aug. 30, 2019: A scientist at the French National Center for Scientific Research talks about neutrinos and the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, hosted by Fermilab, in this 2-minute video.