An interactive 3D visualization of particle collisions in the ATLAS detector at CERN's Large Hadron Collider
A cutting-edge educational simulation that brings particle physics to life through real-time 3D visualization of proton-proton collisions at 14 TeV. Built with modern Three.js and FastHDR rendering techniques, this web-based application provides an accurate, interactive representation of how subatomic particles behave in the world's most powerful particle detector. Key Features
Realistic Beam Collision: Watch proton beams travel from opposite directions and collide at the center
Accurate Particle Physics: Different particle types (photons, electrons, muons, hadrons, neutrinos) with proper trajectories and detector interactions Magnetic Field Simulation: Charged particles curve realistically in the 2 Tesla magnetic field Layer-Specific Detection: Particles penetrate to different detector depths based on real physics HDR Rendering Pipeline: Professional-grade visuals with bloom effects and PBR materials Real-time Interaction: Orbit controls, adjustable parameters, and on-demand collision events
Perfect for:
Physics students learning about particle detection and the Standard Model Educators teaching modern physics concepts Public outreach demonstrating CERN's groundbreaking research Interactive museum exhibits on particle physics
Three.js with ES6 modules for 3D graphics FastHDR rendering techniques for photorealistic visualization UnrealBloom post-processing for energy visualization Physically-Based Rendering (PBR) materials Lorentz force calculations for accurate particle trajectories Monte Carlo inspired particle generation following LHC collision statistics
Inner Detector - Particle tracking Electromagnetic Calorimeter - Photon/electron detection Hadronic Calorimeter - Hadron energy measurement Muon Spectrometer - Muon trajectory tracking
Simply open index.html in a modern web browser. No installation required!
🖱️ Drag to rotate view 📜 Scroll to zoom 🔘 Button/C key to trigger collision event ⚙️ GUI for physics parameters
This simulation transforms abstract particle physics concepts into tangible, visual experiences, making the invisible world of subatomic particles accessible to students and enthusiasts worldwide. It demonstrates how modern web technologies can create powerful educational tools for teaching complex STEM concepts.