"Particle Physicists Chart Path for Next Decade with Big Bang Observatory as Top Priority"
Particle physicists have proposed the construction of a revolutionary particle collider in the US that would collide muons, which are more massive than electrons, to explore new forces and particles. The project, which would take at least 10 years to demonstrate its feasibility and cost, aims to restore American particle physics to a position of pre-eminence. The draft report also emphasized the need to invest in experiments related to neutrinos, cosmic microwave background, and dark matter. The committee recommended participating in a future facility in Europe or Japan dedicated to studying the Higgs boson. The report will serve as a recommendation for national agencies on prioritizing research over the next decade.