How do you power a particle accelerator? How do you keep it running after decades of use? This film is the first in a brand new series diving into the detail of particle accelerators and their many applications. Stay tuned for a new film each week over the next two months, and thanks to the Science and Technology Facilities Council for supporting this series. | Royal Institution of Great Britain

#DidYouKnow linear accelerators are at the very core of CERN's accelerator chain, as the main source for ion and proton beams? 🎁As a treat for the holidays, you can now build your very own linear particle accelerator model! Instructions: https://scoollab.web.cern.ch/linac3D | CERN