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EUROPEAN COUNCIL NUCLEAR RESEARCH [1 record]

Record 1 2002-07-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Nuclear Science and Technology
OBS

CERN is the European Organization for Nuclear Research, the world's largest particle physics centre. Founded in 1954, the laboratory was one of Europe's first joint ventures, and has become a shining example of international collaboration. From the original 12 signatories of the CERN convention, membership has grown to the present 20 Member States. CERN explores what matter is made of, and what forces hold it together.

Key term(s)
  • European Organisation for Nuclear Research

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Sciences et techniques nucléaires
OBS

Le CERN, Organisation Européenne pour la Recherche Nucléaire, est le plus grand centre mondial de recherche en physique des particules. Fondé en 1954, le laboratoire a été l'une des premières entreprises communes à l'échelle européenne et est devenu un exemple éclatant de collaboration internationale. Le CERN, dont la convention constitutive avait été signée à l'origine par 12 pays, compte aujourd'hui 20 États membres. Le CERN étudie ce qu'est la matière, ce dont elle est faite et les forces qui la maintiennent agglomérée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Ciencia y tecnología nucleares
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