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This is a general question. When will the LHC be ready to power up its first collision?
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) was initially supposed to be ready for its first collision in 2007. However, technical issues delayed this until 2008.
After the initial successful collisions in 2008, the LHC was shut down for repairs due to a magnet quench caused by a faulty electrical connection. This caused a delay in the LHC's operation until 2009.
The LHC was officially ready to power up its first collision in March 2010. This marked the start of the LHC's first full operation period.
The first collisions at the LHC were significant because they allowed scientists to study the fundamental building blocks of matter and the forces that govern them. It also provided evidence for the existence of the Higgs boson, a crucial particle in the Standard Model of particle physics.
Yes, there are plans for the LHC to undergo upgrades and improvements in the coming years. These upgrades will increase the energy and intensity of the collisions, allowing for even more groundbreaking research in particle physics.