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Article: Linear collider needed in U.S.
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- The Sun - Naperville (IL)
- Article date:
- May 10, 2006
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Mention the words "particle physics" and most people begin to go cross-eyed. But the study of this arcane subject has led scientists around the world to a greater understanding of how the universe is formed, what is inside an atom and what new particles are out there in space. For years, brilliant American scientists have dominated this field.
But now, some of our most prominent researchers are worried we will lose ground in this very important field. "The U.S. position of leadership is not secure," reports a group of scientists connected to the National Academies. We face competition from Japan and Europe, and the U.S. scientists warned that in order to retain our lead in this field, we ...