Fermilab, established on November 21, 1967, is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory located in Winfield Township, Illinois. Specializing in high-energy particle physics, Fermilab's core mission is to advance the understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and energy. The lab operates significant facilities like the Main Injector Ring and the Tevatron, focusing on accelerator physics research. Fermilab is managed by the Fermi Research Alliance, a partnership between the University of Chicago and the Universities Research Association.
Notable figures affiliated with Fermilab include its current director, Lia Merminga. The lab has been instrumental in numerous groundbreaking projects, such as the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. Fermilab's contributions have significantly impacted particle physics, fostering international collaborations and advancing scientific knowledge. With a budget of $546 million in 2019, Fermilab remains a pivotal institution in the global scientific community.
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Organizations similar to Fermilab include Argonne National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Ames National Laboratory and CERN.
Fermilab was founded in 1968.
Fermilab's headquarters is located in Batavia, IL, US.
Fermilab's most recent funding round was for $260M (USD) in November 2022.
As of Nov 4, 2022, Fermilab has disclosed funding of $260M (USD).
Fermilab has 2,230 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.
