SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 10, 2026Interesting Engineering

First proton beams circulate in US test accelerator built to shape future colliders

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Fermilab researchers successfully circulated first proton beams through their FAST/IOTA accelerator at seven percent light-speed. This breakthrough enables testing of high-intensity beam control and AI-enhanced operations for future particle physics experiments.

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