CERN tests road transport of antiprotons for research in Germany

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CERN scientists are conducting a groundbreaking test to transport antiprotons by road, a first for the facility. The delicate operation involves moving about 100 antiprotons, suspended in a vacuum within a specialized magnetic trap, via truck for a short journey to assess transportability. This test is a crucial step toward potentially delivering antiprotons to researchers in Germany, aiming to overcome challenges in antimatter manipulation and transport.


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