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Particle Accelerators

At Fermilab, we develop, build and operate the particle accelerators of the 21st century.

Using state-of-the-art technology, our scientists explore the mysteries of matter, energy, space and time.

Prototype CT scanner could improve targeting accuracy in proton therapy treatment

A prototype proton CT scanner developed by Fermilab and Northern Illinois University could someday reduce the amount of radiation delivered to healthy tissue in a patient undergoing cancer treatment.

U.S. reveals its next generation of dark matter experiments

Together, the three experiments will search for a variety of types of dark matter particles.

DES gets time on Gemini telescope

The Dark Energy Survey was recently awarded 276 hours on the Gemini South telescope in Chile to confirm a phenomenon called strong lensing.

Fermilab scientist Joe Lykken assumes deputy director role

Lykken's vast experience in researching and communicating particle physics led Director Nigel Lockyer to select him as deputy director. Lykken began in the new position on July 1.