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LTP: Laboratory for Particle Physics

The Laboratory of Particle Physics (LTP) at the Paul Scherrer Institute pursues fundamental research, addressing some of the most up to date questions in modern, accelerator-based particle physics. read more

Scientific Highlights and News

16 March 2023
MIXE analysis could reveal that the ornate upper part and functional lower part of the rare knob-bow fibula were made using different methods

Muonic X-rays peer into brooch from Roman city

Using Muon Induced X-ray Emission, researchers could reveal the inner composition of a knob-bow fibula, excavated at Augusta Raurica in northern Switzerland.

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2 February 2023
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More light in the darkness

Large Research Facilities Particle physics

At PSI, researchers want to fill the missing gaps in the Standard Model of particle physics with the help of the large research facilities.

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19 December 2022
HIPA

A two-part upgrade for the proton accelerator

Large Research Facilities Medical Science Particle physics Research with muons Radiopharmacy

A two-part upgrade is planned for HIPA from 2025 to 2028. Preparations are already under way.

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28 November 2022
Crivelli and Prokscha

Making sense of the muon’s misdemeanours

An exotic atom called muonium could explain why muons won’t stick to the rules, believe researchers using the Swiss Muon Source at Paul Scherrer Institute PSI.

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21 November 2022
Upgraded pixel detector back in action at CERN

Upgraded pixel detector back in action at CERN

Built at Paul Scherrer Institute, the detector forms the heart of the CMS experiment. It is producing data again following an upgrade during the LHC shutdown.

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Clouds – their Formation and Importance for Climate

Laboratory for Particle Physics Colloquium
Ulrike Lohmann, ETHZ
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