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An atom smasher, also known as a particle accelerator, works by using powerful magnets to accelerate particles to very high speeds. These particles are then collided with each other or with a target, allowing scientists to study the resulting reactions and particles produced.
Atom smashers are typically made of a combination of materials, including steel, copper, and superconducting materials. The magnets used in the accelerator are often made of superconducting materials, which have the ability to conduct electricity with zero resistance at extremely low temperatures.
Atom smashers can vary in size, but they are typically very large machines. The Large Hadron Collider, the world's largest and most powerful atom smasher, has a circumference of 27 kilometers (17 miles) and is located underground near Geneva, Switzerland.
The main purpose of an atom smasher is to study the structure and behavior of subatomic particles. By colliding particles at high speeds, scientists can observe the resulting particles and better understand the fundamental building blocks of matter and the forces that govern them.
The cost of building an atom smasher can vary greatly depending on its size and capabilities. The Large Hadron Collider, for example, cost approximately $9 billion to build. However, smaller atom smashers can be built for much less, with some costing only a few million dollars.