Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
collider
noun
/kəˈlaɪdər/
Definition
A device that accelerates charged particles to high speeds and collides them together, often used in physics experiments.
Examples
- The Large Hadron Collider is the world’s largest and most powerful particle collider.
- Scientists at the collider attempt to recreate conditions similar to those just after the Big Bang.
- By using a collider, researchers can explore the properties of subatomic particles.
Meaning
Colliders are essential tools in particle physics for researching fundamental particles and the forces that govern their interactions.
Synonyms
- particle accelerator
- accelerator
- physics collider
