CERN - Seven Decades of Scientific Achievements and Innovation

Explore CERN's remarkable 70-year journey through this comprehensive colloquium presented by Dr. Luciano Musa, delving into the organization's evolution from its post-World War II founding to its current status as a global leader in particle physics research. Discover how CERN fulfilled its mission of restoring European scientific excellence while fostering peaceful international collaboration in fundamental research. Learn about the groundbreaking discoveries made possible by increasingly powerful accelerators and experiments, including the landmark findings of W and Z bosons and the Higgs particle. Examine CERN's profound technological innovations and their wide-ranging societal applications, from advancing medical diagnostics and therapy to enhancing security systems and environmental protection methods. Gain insights into how this prestigious research organization has shaped modern physics and continues to drive scientific progress through international cooperation and cutting-edge research facilities.