10.09.2008 10:21 Uhr, Quelle: Engadget

CERN's Large Hadron Collider started -- are we still here?

var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/tech_news/CERN_s_Large_Hadron_Collider_started_are_we_still_here'; Hello? Tap, tap, tap, this thing on?CERN's $9 billion, 17-mile long atom smasher was just turned on and we're awaiting reports on how the tests have gone. Although, the fact that the webcast screen is black is not very hopeful. The Large Hadron Collider did experience "small electrical problems" overnight. However, these were not expected to delay the first test firing at 9:30am CEST. As such, the clockwise and counter-clockwise firing of particles should already be in process.Remember, no smashing will be done today, for that we'll have to wait until later thi

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