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Why CERN relies on diaphragm pumps

Some of the most spectacular discoveries of what the universe is composed of – including antimatter and the Higgs boson – have been made by particle accelerators at CERN. The KNF pumps that circulate gas mixtures through these particle detectors must be extremely reliable and keep the gases contamination-free.

02/05/2023 11:31:54

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To meet these strict requirements, the particle collider relies on KNF’s diaphragm pump technology.

What is
the universe made of?
The renowned research facility, CERN, is probing into the fundamental structure of the
particles that make up everything around us. Located deep underground, partly in Switzerland and partly in
France, multiple circular and linear particle colliders are used for experiments that have brought several ground-breaking achievements,
such as the discovery of the Higgs boson and the isolation of antimatter.

Read the full article in DPA's May issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.