Accelerator Science: Proton vs. Electron

Particle accelerators are one of the most powerful ways to study the fundamental laws that govern the universe. However, there are many design considerations that go into selecting and building a particular accelerator. In this video, Fermilab’s Dr. Don Lincoln explains the pros and cons of building an accelerator that collides pairs of protons to one that collides electrons.

[DiegoLopez-eoxn]

I just love having the opportunity to watch these videos. Dr. Lincoln and his team must dedicate a lot of time, and effort, to make them posible. For that, I wholeheartedly say thank you.

[TheMasonX]

So glad you guys went through the trouble of demonstrating a garbage can collider for us. One of the main things I love about this channel (besides cool science stuff like learning about the foundations of reality), is the 90's educational film feel to everything from the opening sequence and music, to the demonstrations and jokes. I think it just serves to highlight the dorky yet earnest passion you all clearly have for particle physics and science in general. Anyways, another great video as always, and I look forward to more content that makes me chuckle while making me smarter!

[lilyangel]

The most mindblowing thing about these videos for me is the realization that I am made of this stuff... And how incredibly small they are, yet science can work with them.

[DaveGilbertPhD]

Thank you Professor Lincoln for taking us (laypeople) deeper into experimental particle physics than anyone else on youtube!

[pixxelwizzard]

As the front man, Dr. Don get's a lot of praise for these wonderful videos, and rightly so. But let's take a moment to appreciate the folks behind the scenes who help make everything happen. Kudos to Ian Krass, Jim Shultz, and Allan Johnson. Thank you!

[abhishektiwari]

I had searched videos of science in youtube but your videos are truly up to the point. thankyou sir for giving your time for us

[jostanton]

Dr Don should receive the Nobel prize for the explanation of high tech physics.!! Love it.🚀

[richardturietta]

Dr. Lincoln, once again your elucidation of the subject material is superb. Thank you for your very educational and enlightening videos. Good luck with your research!

[paullocke]

A great channel. I just discovered you a day or two ago. It feels very good to get a peak into the advances in basic physics to that have occurred since I received my masters in quantum electronics over half a century ago.

[Borednesss]

Now I want to see two garbage cans collide at 99.9999% the speed of light

[HAL_NINER_TRIPLE_ZERO]

I collided my Lexus with a Bentley and discovered things about my insurance company.

[seanb]

Way cool. I have managed to take a private tour of TRIUMF as a family member had access there. I even went into the areas where they were constructing a brand new lab with hot boxes. Unfortunately they were not running the accelerator so I didn't get to do the trick where you stand paperclips straight up on any desk near enough to the core. It's boring and breathtakingly fascinating all at the same time.

[GlennHamblin]

You folks always make awesome educational videos. Thanks.

[mariaanast]

Thank you for simplifying the information so that I can understand it.

[jaihindyadav]

This channel is very important for any student .. and so amazing video sir ... Thanks sir good explanation... I am so glad

[innertubez]

This video really accelerated my learning.

[LoveDoctorNL]

You just got to love that retro style intro!

[willypataponk]

Great video!
We can also say that pp colliders induce less synchtron loss than e+e- colliders because protons are more massive than electrons. This is also one of the reasons why proton colliders are sometimes prefered over e+e- colliders.

[ryco]

great explanation and breakdown, I love fermilab

[psmoyer]

I think this is one of your best videos.