The scientists are set to begin hunt for a fifth force of nature as Large Hadron Collider fires up for the first time in three years. Particle physicists hope that the modifications will aid in the discovery of a new fundamental force of nature to complement the four main forces – gravitational, electromagnetic, strong, and weak – and aid in the explanation of the universe’s origins.
Following a three-year hiatus for maintenance and improvements, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) was reactivated this morning, with the first beam launched around the tunnel shortly before 10 a.m. BST, reports Daily Mail.
The LHC operates by slamming atoms together in order to break them apart and identify the subatomic particles that reside within them, as well as how they react.
The European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN, disabled the collider in 2019 to concentrate on improving the equipment' sensitivity.
Researchers will be able to see into atoms at a better resolution...