collider (redirected from colliders)

col`lid´er

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(Physics) a particle accelerator in which two separate beams of particles (usually of opposite charge) are circulated in opposite directions and directed so as to collide head on. This technique allows the production of collisions of higher energy than would be possible with a single beam produced by the same device.

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collider - an accelerator in which two beams of particles are forced to collide head on atom smasher, particle accelerator, accelerator - a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles electron accelerator - collider that consists of an accelerator that collides electrons and positrons proton accelerator - a collider that collides beams of protons and antiprotons superconducting supercollider - a collider that operates at very low temperatures