ATLAS Detector
About ATLAS
ATLAS is one of the largest particle detectors ever constructed. It explores the fundamental forces and particles, searching for new discoveries such as the Higgs boson and physics beyond the Standard Model.
Key Facts
- Length: 46 meters
- Height: 25 meters
- Weight: 7,000 tonnes
- Started operation: 2008
- Major discovery: Higgs boson (2012)