Current & Future Challenges in High Energy Physics

Alexander Zoechbauer, Jack Heron and Penelope Quassolo

CERN

In this talk we delve into the current landscape of high-energy physics as explored at CERN and explore the challenges and exciting prospects that lie ahead. Beginning with a general overview, we delve into the mission and significance of CERN as the world's largest particle physics laboratory. We explore its collaborative nature, bringing together scientists and engineers from across the globe to conduct experiments of unprecedented scale and complexity. We will talk about the inner workings from particle accelerators to detectors. One of the most pressing challenges facing CERN is preparing for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC). This upgrade demands innovations in data handling, analysis, and simulation. In this talk, we elucidate how machine learning plays a pivotal role in revolutionizing these aspects, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of data processing while unlocking new avenues for discovery. Looking ahead, we venture into the future of CERN with the proposed Future Circular Collider (FCC). This visionary project, poised to succeed the LHC, holds the promise of unearthing new particles, probing the mysteries of dark matter, and advancing our comprehension of the fundamental forces that govern the universe.