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“The aim of particle physics is to understand what everything’s made of, and how everything sticks together. By everything I mean me and you, the Earth, the Sun, the 100 billion suns in our galaxy and the 100 billion galaxies in the observable universe. Absolutely everything.”

Quote by Brian Cox

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Brian Cox is a renowned British physicist known for his contributions to particle physics and cosmology. Born on March 3, 1968, he has been a senior lecturer at the University of Manchester's School of Physics and Astronomy since 1991. Dr. Cox has made significant contributions to both experimental and theoretical particle physics, particularly in the context of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). His research focuses on seeking new physical phenomena beyond the Standard Model. more

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