"Discovery of a Haunting Presence at the World's Leading Particle Accelerator"

Physicists at CERN and Goethe University Frankfurt have discovered a resonant "ghost" affecting particle behavior inside the Super Proton Synchotron (SPS) using a 4D mathematical model. This ghost, caused by resonance, leads to beam degradation and poses challenges for particle accelerators and nuclear fusion research. By studying and modeling this phenomenon, researchers aim to develop strategies to mitigate its effects and prevent the creation of similar "magnet ghosts" in future particle accelerators.