Accelerators for Society - Why, How and Where

Explore the societal impact of particle accelerators in this 1 hour 38 minute colloquium presented by Maurizio Vretenar, CERN Project Leader for High Technology and Science. Discover why accelerators matter beyond fundamental physics research, how they function, and where they're being implemented to address real-world challenges. Part of the APS Physics MATTERS Colloquia series, this talk provides valuable insights into the practical applications of accelerator technology and its contributions to society.