• TARGETED
  • ORGANIZED
  • REFINED
  • HUMAN

How to find particle physics datasets with your AI

Connect to CERN Open Data once. Your agent then handles the heavy lifting of digging through massive repositories to find the specific collision events you need.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to find specific CERN datasets?

Your agent uses specialized search tools to scan the CERN Open Data repository for parameters like collision energy or experiment type. This turns a massive collection of records into a targeted list of datasets. You'll get a precise set of results for your research.

Where results land

The outcomes of your search

The AI organizes its findings into these four categories.

TARGETED

Filtered dataset lists

The AI pulls only the records that match your energy or particle requirements. You get a clean list of relevant datasets.

ORGANIZED

Experiment groupings

The AI sorts findings by specific CERN experiments. This helps you isolate data from specific detectors or runs.

REFINED

Specific collision types

The AI narrows the search to specific collision types or categories. This removes noise from irrelevant particle interactions.

HUMAN

Manual verification

The AI identifies the best matches, but you must perform the final scientific validation. You decide which datasets are actually viable for your model.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a high-speed filter between you and the CERN repository.

  1. Scanning the repository

    The AI looks through the entire CERN Open Data collection to find any records that might fit your description.

    search_datasets

  2. Isolating experiments

    The AI narrows the scope to a specific detector or experimental setup you're interested in.

    search_by_experiment

  3. Filtering by energy

    The AI pulls datasets that match the exact collision energy levels required for your research.

    search_by_collision_energy

  4. Matching particle types

    The AI identifies specific collision types or categories to ensure the data contains the particles you're studying.

    search_by_collision_typesearch_by_category

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your search.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed terms for the specific energy levels or experiments you are looking for.

CERN Open Data Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6c8vQb5D0ezH2BgoO0uep3ryrQC6NBo9IIKIfkWa/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — CERN Open Data capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cern-open-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6c8vQb5D0ezH2BgoO0uep3ryrQC6NBo9IIKIfkWa/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find all datasets in the CERN repository related to Higgs boson searches.

  • Search for collision datasets with an energy level of 13 TeV.

  • Show me datasets from the ATLAS experiment involving specific particle types.

  • Filter the CERN records for datasets categorized under high-luminosity runs.

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Connect CERN Open Data once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI to find data.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI download the raw data files for me?

    No. The AI finds and identifies the datasets, but you must download the actual files through the official CERN channels.

  • 02

    Can the AI change the metadata in the CERN repository?

    No. The AI only reads and searches the existing records. It cannot modify or delete any data in the CERN database.

  • 03

    How does the AI know which experiment I want?

    It uses the search tools to filter the repository based on the experiment name you provide in your prompt.

  • 04

    Can I search for specific energy ranges?

    Yes, the AI can filter datasets based on the specific collision energy you specify.

  • 05

    Does the AI perform the physics analysis?

    No. The AI finds the data you need; the actual scientific analysis and interpretation are done by you.

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