Artificial intelligence empowers particle physics and nuclear physics: From fundamental research to major applications

Authors

• Yifang WANG, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, ChinaFollow
• Yuan HE, Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
• Yao HUANG, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
• Wanbing HE, Institute of Modern Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
• Yi JIAO, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
• Congqiao LI, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
• Ke LI, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
• Beijiang LIU, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
• Yingqi MA, National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
• Yugang MA, School of Physics, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, ChinaFollow
• Longgang PANG, Key Laboratory of Quark and Lepton Physics (MOE), Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
• Fazhi QI, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
• Sichao TAN, College of Nuclear Science and Technology, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China
• Chunpeng WANG, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
• Meng WANG, College of Nuclear Science and Technology, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China
• Xiaoheng XU, National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
• Xing XU, Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
• Zhentang ZHAO, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
• Yingxun ZHANG, China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing 102413, China
• Zhengde ZHANG, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
• Hongwei ZHAO, Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
• Lina ZHAO, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China

Keywords

particle physics, nuclear physics, artificial intelligence, transformation of scientific research paradigms

Abstract

Particle physics and nuclear physics are core foundational disciplines for exploring the fundamental structure of matter and the origin of the universe. The deep integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is providing entirely new pathways to address systemic challenges such as the processing of massive amounts of multimodal data, the realization of extreme experimental conditions, bottlenecks in theoretical calculations, and the intelligent control of large-scale scientific facilities. The article systematically elaborates on how AI deeply empowers particle physics and nuclear physics, particularly in major application scenarios such as research on the fundamental structure and origin of mass of matter, the properties of strongly interacting matter, the design and automatic control of accelerators and detectors, research on large scientific facilities such as synchrotron radiation sources and neutron sources, research on radiation effects and protection technologies in space and nuclear radiation environments, and the intelligent R&D, design, operation, maintenance, and safety supervision of nuclear power plants. The aim is to promote the discipline towards a new paradigm of data-driven, intelligent collaboration, and autonomous discovery, providing strategic support for national scientific and technological self-reliance and breakthroughs at the forefront.

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Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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WANG, Yifang; HE, Yuan; HUANG, Yao; HE, Wanbing; JIAO, Yi; LI, Congqiao; LI, Ke; LIU, Beijiang; MA, Yingqi; MA, Yugang; PANG, Longgang; QI, Fazhi; TAN, Sichao; WANG, Chunpeng; WANG, Meng; XU, Xiaoheng; XU, Xing; ZHAO, Zhentang; ZHANG, Yingxun; ZHANG, Zhengde; ZHAO, Hongwei; and ZHAO, Lina (2026) "Artificial intelligence empowers particle physics and nuclear physics: From fundamental research to major applications," Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version): Vol. 41 : Iss. 6 , Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3724/j.issn.1000-3045.20260415007
Available at: https://bulletinofcas.researchcommons.org/journal/vol41/iss6/3