Device of high-energy physics. Particles (protons, electrons), accelerated to high energies using a particle acceleratorSee 'accelerator'., are stored in groups within magnetic field arrangements in an annular vacuum tube. To achieve nuclear reactions, these particle groups may be directed against particle groups orbiting in the reversed direction. Better utilization of the particle energyAbility to do work or diffuse heat. The unit of energy is th... is therefore obtained in the collisions.