Elementary Particles Physics Department

Elementary Particle Physics Department

Exploring the building blocks of matter and the forces shaping our Universe

The Elementary Particle Physics Group at IFIN-HH investigates the fundamental constituents of matter and their interactions.

What we do

We are actively involved in experiments at CERN, contributing to data analysis, detector research and development, software, and hardware for next-generation particle physics experiments. Alongside our research, we are committed to education, innovation, and outreach, sharing the excitement of discovery with students and the broader community.

Experiments

We're involved in 3 major experiments at CERN: ATLAS, LHCb, and NA62, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries in particle physics.

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Detector & Hardware

Our team develops and maintains cutting-edge detectors and instrumentation, enabling precise measurements and discoveries in high energy physics.

DRD Collaborations

Computing & Software

We provide advanced computing and data analysis capabilities to support our experiments, ensuring efficient processing and interpretation of vast amounts of data.

Education & Outreach

We are committed to education, innovation, and outreach, sharing the excitement of discovery with students and the broader community.

Get involved

import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
def analyze_data(data):
    # Process particle collision data
    results = np.histogram(data, bins=100)
    return results
# Load experimental data
data = np.load('collision_events.npy')
results = analyze_data(data)

Master in HEP

Our Master’s program in High Energy Physics offers students a comprehensive education in particle physics, combining theoretical foundations with practical experience.

The Standard Model Particle Detectors Computing Scientific Research

Programme info

News & Events

Selected updates from CERN on the science and infrastructure shaping the department's work.

All CERN news

Candidate double-Higgs collision events recorded by the ATLAS and CMS detectors — Image: CERN

27 August 2026

ATLAS and CMS narrow in on double-Higgs production

Using Run 2 and Run 3 data, the two collaborations have set new constraints on the production of Higgs boson pairs and on the Higgs self-coupling.

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Teams preparing equipment for the High-Luminosity LHC during Long Shutdown 3 — Image: CERN

29 June 2026

CERN begins Long Shutdown 3

The LHC has entered its most extensive upgrade period, preparing the accelerator and its experiments for the High-Luminosity LHC.

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Artist's impression of a baryon containing two charm quarks and one strange quark — Image: Daniel Dominguez/CERN

18 June 2026

LHCb completes a family of doubly charmed baryons

LHCb has discovered a particle made of two charm quarks and one strange quark, completing a family first predicted more than half a century ago.

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Contact

For inquiries or more information about our research and activities, please reach out to us using the contact details below.

Address: DFPE Building C24; Str. Atomistilor 407, Magurele 077125, Ilfov; Romania