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by DCWhitworth
Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:37 pm
Forum: Quantum Philosophy
Topic: False Vacuum
Replies: 38
Views: 67665

Re: False Vacuum

Particles in LHC are way less energetic than many other particles in the universe. The only difference is that in LHC scientists are watching the outcome with sophisticated equipment. In space, much higher energy collisions occur only there are no detectors to measure results. If a particle collisi...
by DCWhitworth
Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: The Accelerator
Topic: LHC Shutdown schedule
Replies: 30
Views: 38565

Re: LHC Shutdown schedule

I see LHCb now says "Merry Xmas !" on the Ops page :)
by DCWhitworth
Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Quantum Philosophy
Topic: False Vacuum
Replies: 38
Views: 67665

Re: False Vacuum

Quite a frightening scenario. I know the odds of this sort of quantum tunneling event happening in our lifetime are slim, but still. Basically according to this theory the universe can be swallowed by a bubble at any second. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_vacuum A rather startling theory but no...
by DCWhitworth
Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:46 pm
Forum: The Accelerator
Topic: LHC Shutdown schedule
Replies: 30
Views: 38565

Re: LHC Shutdown schedule

Well the whole LHC seems to be warming up I think most likely because they've turned the power off to the cryogenics.
by DCWhitworth
Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:14 am
Forum: New Users Start Here
Topic: LHC exhibition in Germany
Replies: 4
Views: 6865

Re: LHC exhibition in Germany

We'll see if we can get you the big red button Chris.
by DCWhitworth
Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: New Users Start Here
Topic: A very warm welcome to all our new Members
Replies: 1
Views: 4081

Re: A very warm welcome to all our new Members

I'd like to second what Emmylou has said (although she does it much better). Welcome and enjoy. If you're a beginner feel free to post questions, if you're an expert feel free to enlighten us. No question is too dumb, no information is uninteresting, no pet theory is too wacky for us. (Well maybe th...
by DCWhitworth
Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: The Accelerator
Topic: LHC Shutdown schedule
Replies: 30
Views: 38565

Re: LHC Shutdown schedule

I'm not convinced the temperature readings were incorrect. The warmer magnets seem to be the LSS magnets which stands for Long Straight Section so I guess these are less important.
by DCWhitworth
Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:51 pm
Forum: The Accelerator
Topic: LHC Shutdown schedule
Replies: 30
Views: 38565

Re: LHC Shutdown schedule

LHCPortal has been mentioned on THe Register several times before :)
by DCWhitworth
Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: Controversial topics
Topic: 666
Replies: 103
Views: 118247

Re: 666

emmylou wrote:Well he went quiet really really fast :cry: gutted :roll: ya think?????????????????? :lol:
I might just manage to live without him :lol:
by DCWhitworth
Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:12 pm
Forum: The Accelerator
Topic: LHC Shutdown schedule
Replies: 30
Views: 38565

Re: LHC Shutdown schedule

Will it be cheaper to let them warm up then cool them down again or to just keep them cool ?
by DCWhitworth
Wed Dec 16, 2009 1:00 pm
Forum: Controversial topics
Topic: Several biggest errors of particle physicists.
Replies: 1135
Views: 1370432

Re: Several biggest errors of particle physicists.

I'd be interested in knowing the odds of finding the word 'colaptical' in an English dictionary.
by DCWhitworth
Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:37 am
Forum: Controversial topics
Topic: 666
Replies: 103
Views: 118247

Re: 666

It seems the Beast is no longer gracing us with his choice Biblical insight. What a pity.
by DCWhitworth
Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: The Accelerator
Topic: LHC Theme Song ?
Replies: 13
Views: 17189

Re: LHC Theme Song ?

emmylou wrote:Omggggggggggggg wonder if they are gonna do auditions :roll: the Cernette's rock big time :ugeek: :mrgreen: :lol:
If they did, you'd be perfect ;)
by DCWhitworth
Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: The Accelerator
Topic: LHC Theme Song ?
Replies: 13
Views: 17189

Re: LHC Theme Song ?

March_Hare wrote:Awesome video, that one in the tunnel :lol:
Go Cernettes!

Where can I buy records? And when is the next worldtour planned?
I think the music is freely available.
by DCWhitworth
Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: LHCb
Topic: a couple of questions
Replies: 6
Views: 18150

Re: a couple of questions

Thanks for taking the time to give me this information. Hopefully, somebody will be able to expand on it some. At the very least I know a little bit more than before reading it. Take a look at this great thread. Info from pcatom in chat that Chris has posted to the forum. http://lhcportal.com/Forum...