The World’s First Private Nuclear Reactor: A Landmark of Innovation and Legacy The world’s first privately operated nuclear reactor, which broke new ground with its innovative use, stands as a remarkable testament to human ingenuity and the intersection of wartime necessity and peacetime progress. Known for its secretive wartime origins, this pioneering nuclear reactor has […]
50 Years of TRIUMF: A Legacy of Innovation in Particle Physics
This year, Canada’s particle accelerator centre, TRIUMF, proudly commemorates a significant milestone: 50 years since the activation of the world’s largest cyclotron, a critical player in the advancement of particle physics. On December 15, 1974, a dedicated group of physicists, engineers, and support staff successfully generated Canada’s first high-energy proton beam, setting the stage for […]