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Multigenerational visions and challenges for the future of particle physics

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Whatever big particle collider comes next, it will require decades of planning and construction. Sarah Williams discusses the pressing need to involve the younger generations in the current discussions and decisions.

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Williams, S. Multigenerational visions and challenges for the future of particle physics. Nat Rev Phys 5, 704–705 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42254-023-00667-z

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