Antimatter Transport Experiment at CERN

CERN tested transporting 100 antiprotons in a vacuum using a supercooled magnetic trap.
The trap was 1,000 kg and cooled to near absolute zero.
The experiment aimed to move antiprotons without loss or annihilation.
The goal was to deliver antiprotons to Düsseldorf for advanced research.
CERN's Antimatter Factory produces and studies antiprotons.
Previous proton transport tests were conducted, but enhanced vacuum containment is needed for antiprotons.

Science | Physics | Antimatter

Germany | Switzerland

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