Experimental Particle Physics is a branch of physics that studies the fundamental particles of the universe and their interactions. Scientists use large particle accelerators, like the Large Hadron Collider, to collide particles at high speeds, allowing them to observe the resulting interactions and decay products. This helps researchers understand the basic building blocks of matter and the forces that govern their behavior.
Through experiments, physicists search for new particles, such as the Higgs boson, and test theories like the Standard Model of particle physics. By analyzing data from these experiments, they aim to uncover the mysteries of the universe, including dark matter and the conditions of the early universe.