Chronicling a journey of discovery
This year ALICE celebrates 20 years of exploration of the world of strong interactions and the Quark Gluon Plasma. To mark the anniversary, the collaboration has created a timeline that chronicles the experiment’s history from 1993, when the original letter of intent was submitted, to 2013, when the first proton-lead run took place.
The ALICE timeline examines various key aspects of the experiment’s history, including the connection between ALICE and other heavy ion experiments. Over the years, the experiment has adapted along with developments on heavy ion physics. ALICE has added several new components to the detector following new experimental findings. The timeline also links the experiment’s history with the theoretical advancements in the field of QCD and the growing understanding of strong interactions.
But let’s not forget the human element of the experiment’s history. It has taken a lot of hard work to build the detectors, to develop software for collecting and analysing the data, and to ensure the smooth running of the machine. The timeline brings the physicists and engineers who have made ALICE possible into the spotlight.
Visit www.cern.ch/alice20 for an exciting journey of discovery!
