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CERN, also known as the European Organization for Nuclear Research, was founded on September 29, 1954. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. CERN has a presence in both Switzerland and France, with locations in Meyrin and Prévessin-Moëns. As a laboratory, CERN specializes in high-energy physics research and employs between 1,000 and 4,999 people.
CERN is the founder of Microcosm, an exhibition that aims to bring the world of particle physics to the public. The organization also owns the Compact Muon Solenoid, a detector that is part of the Large Hadron Collider. In addition, CERN is the creator of Invenio, an open-source software suite that enables the management of digital assets in research institutions.
As the owner of its European Organization for Nuclear Research, CERN continues to play a key role in advancements within the field of particle physics.