Data Visualisation : Comparative Visualizations

Key reference data used for the visualizations (LHC and physics constants)
ParameterValueSource / Notes
Speed of light, c299,792,458 m/sDefined constant
LHC circumference26.7 kmCERN
Beam energy (Run 3)6.8 TeV per beamCERN (13.6 TeV c.o.m.)
Beam speed≈ 0.999999991 cProtons near light speed
Dipole magnet field8.33 TNominal
Operating temperature1.9 KSuperfluid helium
Vacuum pressure~10⁻¹³ atmUltra‑high vacuum
Bunches per beamUp to ~2808Run‑dependent
Protons per bunch~1.1 × 10¹¹Typical
Collision rateUp to 40 MHz crossingHL‑LHC target higher luminosity

The figures are based on scientific studies some are and approximate and calculated with the help of AI.

Comparative visualization illustration
Particle
Dataviz

Particle

0.13 sec

Fastest Rocket
Dataviz

Fastest Rocket

1h 03s

Fastest Jet Plane
Dataviz

Fastest Jet Plane

11.3 hours

Fastest Train
Dataviz

Fastest Train

2.77 days

If?

What if humans could move like particles?

Earth
Moon

A trip to the Moon would take just over 1 second.