Brian Cox: What went wrong at the LHC

The video provides an update on the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the largest scientific experiment, designed to recreate early universe conditions. It highlights the ATLAS detector's role and the initial success of the LHC's operation. A technical issue involving superconducting wires is discussed, along with the subsequent repairs. The video concludes with a reflection on the value of scientific exploration, quoting Humphrey Davy on the importance of pursuing new scientific frontiers.

What is the primary purpose of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)?

• To create new elements

• To recreate conditions just after the universe began

• To explore the ocean depths

• To generate electricity

What was the cultural impact of the LHC's first successful operation?

• It was celebrated with a public holiday

• It was featured on the front page of Google

• It was broadcasted on national television

• It was mentioned in a popular movie

What caused the technical issue with the LHC's superconducting wires?

• A software glitch

• A manufacturing defect

• A power outage

• A natural disaster

How did the LHC team address the damage to the magnets?

• They abandoned the project

• They outsourced the repair work

• They reconditioned and fixed the damaged magnets

• They replaced the entire system

What does Humphrey Davy's quote suggest about scientific exploration?

• Science should focus only on practical applications

• There are always new mysteries and worlds to explore

• Science is complete and needs no further exploration

• Scientific knowledge is static and unchanging