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ATLAS Virtual Visits
A Virtual Visit is a live video connection by a group (typically a classroom) to the ATLAS Experiment at CERN. A guide, who is a scientist or an engineer working on the experiment, meets visitors from the control room or (during planned LHC shutdowns) from the detector underground.
During a Virtual Visit, guides will
- Introduce themselves and describe their work in particle physics.
- Present CERN, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), and the ATLAS experiment, including its goals and accomplishments.
- Invite questions from the audience.
We recommend audiences prepare questions ahead of time. This can be facilitated by viewing this introductory video.
Group Virtual Visits
Groups of at least 10 visitors (such as classrooms) can schedule their own visit by completing this form.
Upcoming Virtual Visits
Many children do not have the opportunity to go abroad, specifically to CERN. Online browsing will help them to increase their interest in understanding the world and the structure of matter. To see what man can build when he sets a goal and then envision and work for a better tomorrow.
One La 1 TV Channel program in Spain wants to make a short connection to ATLAS Cavern. The host will show them around this spectacular cavern and discuss the ATLAS Experiment and CERN. The spectators are expected to learn about science during this visit.
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is a not-for-profit organisation in Australia that encourages young people to pursue their passion for STEM. As part of the NYSF Year 12 Program, students commencing year 12 will join CERN researchers online to discuss the fantastic work done there.
Informing and motivating students about the latest physics research programs available to them.
This virtual tour of the ATLAS experiment is available for teams pre-registered for Beam-line for Schools (BL4S) 2025 and those already registered for BL4S 2025.
Open Virtual Visits
We also schedule periodic open visits that can be joined by individuals or small groups. You can find them in the list on this page. Select the Open Virtual Visit of the date/time/language that best fits, click on it and register.