The Large Hadron Particle Collider

Winding the solenoid coil of the CMS took five years to complete. When it is fully operational, it will generate a magnetic field 100,000 times stronger than the one produced by the Earth.
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The Magnet Core
Winding the solenoid coil of the CMS took five years to complete. Fully operational, it is capable of generating a magnetic field 100,000 times stronger than the one produced by the Earth.

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