The first experimental module for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) electromagnetic calorimeter, manufactured by the Institute of Nuclear Physics, was successfully delivered to the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN, Geneva, Switzerland).
The module is made of Babbitt BK-2 alloy and measures 12x12x10 cm. Its design includes 3,136 channels for optical fibers, requiring high-precision machining. The required geometry and surface quality were achieved using the Institute's precision equipment.
This experimental prototype is intended to replace the outdated Shashlyk-type modules as part of the detector's upcoming upgrade in 2034. A total of 1,500 such modules are planned to be manufactured at the INP, representing Kazakhstan's contribution to one of the world's largest fundamental physics projects.
The work is being carried out in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between CERN and the INP, signed on February 21, 2025, and is aimed at expanding Kazakhstan's participation in international research at the Large Hadron Collider
