Fermilab Education Office@FermilabEd

The Fermilab Office of Education and Public Engagement: Bringing Fermilab science to you!

 Batavia, IL
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Joined June 2009
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What will it take to turn fusion from a scientific breakthrough into a practical source of energy? Join us on Oct 13th to learn more about the future of fusion from Dr. Kim Budil, Director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Registration here: indico.fnal.gov/event/76235/
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Clean air matters! Fermilab tracks and monitors both existing and potential emissions into the air through the Air Emissions Control Program to ensure we remain a low emitter of air pollutants. We prioritize equipment and processes with the least environmental impacts possible.
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#ExplainIn20Seconds Ever wondered what radio frequency (RF) cavity is? This animation explains it.
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#DidYouKnow Quantum computers take advantage of quantum phenomena, such as superposition and entanglement; they can process many inputs simultaneously instead of having to go through them one by one like a conventional machine.
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Fermilab is part of the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment, located in South Dakota, it searches for dark matter particles in the form of weakly interacting massive particles. It consists of seven tons of liquid xenon to detect very faint interactions between dark matter and ordinary matter.
Array of photomultiplier tubes designed to detect dark matter signals inside LUX-ZEPLIN's liquid xenon tank. https://news.fnal.gov/2019/07/some-assembly-required-scientists-piece-together-the-largest-u-s-based-dark-matter-experiment/

ALT Array of photomultiplier tubes designed to detect dark matter signals inside LUX-ZEPLIN's liquid xenon tank. https://news.fnal.gov/2019/07/some-assembly-required-scientists-piece-together-the-largest-u-s-based-dark-matter-experiment/

Inside view of the LUX-ZEPLIN outer detector, it surrounds the main detector tank and is used to veto certain radioactive events that can mimic dark matter signals. https://news.fnal.gov/2022/07/berkeley-lab-researchers-record-successful-startup-of-lux-zeplin-dark-matter-detector-at-sanford-underground-research-facility/

ALT Inside view of the LUX-ZEPLIN outer detector, it surrounds the main detector tank and is used to veto certain radioactive events that can mimic dark matter signals. https://news.fnal.gov/2022/07/berkeley-lab-researchers-record-successful-startup-of-lux-zeplin-dark-matter-detector-at-sanford-underground-research-facility/
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Join Fermilab scientists Rakshya Khatiwada and Daniel Baxter as they break down what quantum sensors are, how they work, and why they can make measurements traditional sensors can’t. piped.video/2ZdAGDQwVUo

What is a quantum sensor? | Quantum science at Fermilab

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Teamwork! Ponds, lakes, and creeks at Fermilab are monitored, managed, and used for cooling scientific equipment. We must take care of these ecosystems as they provide both services to us and habitat for wildlife. This is one of the goals of our Surface Water Protection Program.
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#ExplainIn20Seconds Ever wondered what a quantum circuit is? This animation explains it. #FermilabTech
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#DidYouKnow Machine learning and neural networks are used in particle physics @Fermilab to optimize data analysis. #FermilabTech
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We're happy to share that our MakerSpace Open Lab is returning this fall! Check out the dates below and the details on our website to learn more. education.fnal.gov/program/m… #FermilabPrograms #FermilabMakers
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Fermilab's Mu2e experiment looks for a muon spontaneously converting into an electron. Muons are created from a proton beam; the muons are stopped by an aluminum target where they can potentially transform into energetic electrons that make a specific signal in the tracker.
The tracker being lowered into Mu2e Hall in November, joining the two calorimeter disks already installed over the rails in September. https://news.fnal.gov/2026/02/mu2e-reaches-major-milestone-with-tracker-move/

ALT The tracker being lowered into Mu2e Hall in November, joining the two calorimeter disks already installed over the rails in September. https://news.fnal.gov/2026/02/mu2e-reaches-major-milestone-with-tracker-move/

The Mu2e tracker uses straw tubes filled with gas to detect the momentum of an electron. Eighteen panels, each with 96 straw tubes, are aligned to create an almost circular opening for unwanted particles to pass through. https://news.fnal.gov/2026/02/mu2e-reaches-major-milestone-with-tracker-move/

ALT The Mu2e tracker uses straw tubes filled with gas to detect the momentum of an electron. Eighteen panels, each with 96 straw tubes, are aligned to create an almost circular opening for unwanted particles to pass through. https://news.fnal.gov/2026/02/mu2e-reaches-major-milestone-with-tracker-move/
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Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for The Quantum World reception! You can still see the show, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. located in Wilson Hall on the second floor. More details available on our website, events.fnal.gov/art-gallery/
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Calling new stewards young and old! Come join the Annual Seed Harvest, Saturday, September 19th! Learn about prairie plants, get a free lunch, and help Fermilab's Ecology Team restore the amazing tallgrass prairie ecosystem. Details and registration at fermilabnaturalareas.com
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#ExplainIn20Seconds Ever wondered what quantum uncertainty means? This animation explains it. #FermilabTech #Quantum
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#DidYouKnow Very small objects such as electrons and quarks don't behave like large everyday things. They are often described as being both waves and particles, but they are neither – they are fundamentally unlike anything in our everyday experience. #FermilabTech #Quantum
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There's still time to apply! Applications are now open for the 2027 Guest Artist & Guest Composer at Fermilab. Call is open to U.S. citizens, in the Midwest, and active in their communities. Deadline is Sep 10th. events.fnal.gov/art-gallery/
Photo of Amy Nam - The Harp Inside Schrodinger's Box - Guest Composer 2025

ALT Photo of Amy Nam - The Harp Inside Schrodinger's Box - Guest Composer 2025
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Fermilab's Quantum Computing Lab Two is a highly flexible nanofabrication facility used in cutting edge research in quantum materials for superconducting qubits. This lab provides researchers with film deposition and evaporation tools, plus imaging and characterization devices.
Scientist using a nanofabrication machine in a cleanroom. https://sqmscenter.fnal.gov/

ALT Scientist using a nanofabrication machine in a cleanroom. https://sqmscenter.fnal.gov/

This image shows 3 scientists in cleanroom attire and a deposition/evaporation machine in the background. https://sqmscenter.fnal.gov/facilities/enabling-labs-and-tools/#qcl-3

ALT This image shows 3 scientists in cleanroom attire and a deposition/evaporation machine in the background. https://sqmscenter.fnal.gov/facilities/enabling-labs-and-tools/#qcl-3
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Join us on September 10th at 3:30-5pm for the reception of "A Quantum World" - a juried community art exhibit. Free and open to the public, more details about the Fermilab Art Gallery available here, events.fnal.gov/art-gallery/
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What's the buzz??!! Students sweep for insects during an outdoor field trip. They learn the importance of insects and the "jobs" they do to keep ecosystems sustainable. All insects are safely released afterwards! Learn more about field trips at education.fnal.gov/field-tri…
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Curious about particle interactions? Watch this short video and learn how particles communicate in the quantum world.
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