The scientific opportunities provided by particle physics experiments
bring hundreds of scientists from every corner of the globe to work
together at experiments all over the world. Both the technical scale
and the cost of today’s accelerators and experiments put them beyond
the reach of any single nation’s ability to build or operate. Particle
physics projects now take shape as international endeavors from their
inception. These scientific collaborations take on new significance as
beacons for free and open exchange among men and women of science from
all nations. They offer an inspiring model for cooperation from a field
known for its leadership in international collaboration.
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