23 January 2026
In broad terms, the standard model of particle physics accurately predicts the results of experiments in accelerators such as those at CERN. But does this also apply to the details? To verify this, precision is required in both experiments and theoretical predictions. Nikhef theorist and PhD candidate Max Jaarsma (UvA) explains how he breaks down the collision process and investigated how the various elements can be calculated more precisely. He will obtain his PhD from the University of Amsterdam on 23 January.
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