ATLAS is a particle physics experiment that will explore...
ATLAS is a particle physics experiment that will explore the fundamental nature of matter and the basic forces that shape our universe. Starting in late-2008, the ATLAS detector will search for new discoveries in the head-on collisions of protons of extraordinarily high energy. ATLAS is one of the largest collaborative efforts ever attempted in the physical sciences. There are 2500 physicists (Including 700 students) participating from more than 169 universities and laboratories in 37 countries.