The University of Arizona researchers have been honored with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their contributions to the ATLAS Collaboration at CERN, recognized for their work in investigating the fundamental building blocks of matter and the forces of the universe. The ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider has made significant breakthroughs, including the discovery of the Higgs boson. The U of A team has played a vital role in the ATLAS research since 1994, focusing on areas such as jet formation, missing energy analysis, and particle reconstruction methods. The university’s involvement in LHC research has led to groundbreaking discoveries, including the witnessing of key collisions that resulted in major findings like the Higgs boson. This recognition highlights the global scientific convergence and U of A’s commitment to reshaping our understanding of the universe. While celebrating this award, the ATLAS Collaboration remains focused on future data collection and technical upgrades to continue pushing the boundaries of particle physics exploration.
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