First long heavy-ion data taking of Run 3 has started on Tuesday 26 September 2023 around 20:00, first stable beams of the lead run were declared!
Link to CERN News:
"The LHC lead-ion collision run starts"
"Accelerator Report: SPS and LHC lead-ion physics: navigating technical hurdles for success"
"Accelerator Report: Optimisation for greater success (and new challenges)"
Videos in CDS
- Spokesperson's message: CDS, YouTube
- What's new for lead ion collisions by ALICE Run Coordinator: CDS, YouTube
- ACR video 1
- ACR video 2
- ACR video 3
- Lead-lead collisions start at the LHC after 5 years
Photos in CDS: