Researchers are proposing a new particle accelerator over 90 kilometers long, with an estimated cost of several billion euros. The circular tunnel would extend from the Helsinki railway station to a point south of Järvenpää, encompassing a perimeter of more than 90 kilometers. This new collider, known as the FCC, is seen as essential for advancing particle physics research.
The FCC project is estimated to cost over 15 billion euros, with preparations already underway. The decision on whether to proceed with the project will be made in the coming years. If approved, construction could begin in the 2040s, with the goal of furthering our understanding of fundamental particles and phenomena.
One of the main objectives of the FCC project is to explore the nature of the Higgs particle, which is believed to play a key role in explaining the mass of particles and the stability of the universe. In addition to the Higgs particle, researchers hope to investigate dark matter, which makes up the majority of the universe’s mass but remains largely unknown.
While international cooperation in particle physics between Cern and China may present challenges, proponents of
