The Disastrous Yogurt Incident that Shut Down the Hadron Collider

🥄I caused a three-month shutdown of the Hadron Collider by spilling yogurt onto a superconducting cable.

⚛️The superconducting cables in the Hadron Collider can carry high currents with no resistance when cooled to extremely low temperatures.

🚴People ride bikes inside the Hadron Collider, as it is a vast underground facility.

🔒Access to the actual collider is restricted, and it is surrounded by computer rooms and testing areas.

💰The cost of replacing the damaged equipment and the three-month shutdown resulted in significant financial loss.

How did the yogurt incident happen?

—I accidentally spilled yogurt onto a superconducting cable during construction of the Hadron Collider.

What happened to the Hadron Collider after the incident?

—The yogurt spill caused a three-month shutdown to replace the damaged equipment.

What is the function of superconducting cables in the Hadron Collider?

—Superconducting cables carry high currents with no resistance when cooled to extremely low temperatures.

Is the Hadron Collider accessible to the public?

—Access to the actual collider is restricted, but people can ride bikes inside the facility.

What were the consequences of the incident?

—The incident resulted in significant financial loss due to the cost of replacing the damaged equipment and the shutdown period.

00:00I accidentally spilled yogurt onto a superconducting cable in the Hadron Collider during construction.

01:10The Hadron Collider has a vast underground facility where people ride bikes.

01:39The superconducting cables in the Hadron Collider have the ability to carry high currents without resistance.

02:23Access to the actual collider is restricted, and it is surrounded by computer rooms and testing areas.

03:02The yogurt spill caused a three-month shutdown and significant financial loss.