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CERN & Mont Blanc: Dark and Frozen Matter
Geneva, Switzerland
tbc nights from £tbc per person
Join readers of New Scientist magazine to discover the world’s greatest physics laboratory, accompanied by particle physicist Darren Price. One of the world’s most important centres of science and innovation, Geneva is also a charming lakeside city with a fascinating history. Our focus will be a visit to the CERN complex, where the European Organization for Nuclear Research operates the world’s largest particle physics laboratory, including the famous Large Hadron Collider. The largest machine ever constructed, with a circumference of 17 miles, the LHC is one of the most important research facilities in the world, and several areas of the CERN site are freely open to visitors. Guest Lecturer and particle physicist Darren Price will give an introductory talk on his work at CERN before we visit the complex.
During our stay in Geneva we will also explore the old town, visit the Museum of the History of Science and learn about the traditional craft of watchmaking at the Patek Phillipe workshop. One day will also be spent visiting the alpine town of Chamonix, in the shadow of Mont Blanc, where we will visit the Mer de Glace glacier and ascend the highest vertical ascent cable car in the world, to the Aiguille du Midi.
What's included
Five nights’ accommodation with breakfast
Three dinners, One Lunch
Guest lectures from New Scientist contributor
All sightseeing, entrance fees (where applicable) and gratuities as described
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