The LEP project Lifting the curtain on physics of the year 2000

Describes some of the work carried out by CERN, particularly that concerning the proton and neutron. A few details are given of installed plant for this type of research. The author deals particularly with the LEP machine (Large Electron Positron collider). The reasons for having such a machine are given and this is followed by a description of some of the techniques used. Public fears have been raised concerning the project and, because of this, CERN has organised three public debates at Geneva for discussion of all aspects involved. These include atom bombs, nuclear energy, and stocking of radioactive waste material. There have been some threats of sabotage regarding the LEP installation.