Next steps on the energy frontier, LHC and beyond

by Lian Tao Wang (University of Chicago)

Thursday 8 Jan 2026, 12:30 → 13:30 America/Los_Angeles

48/2-224 - Madrone (SLAC)

Following the discovery of the Higgs boson, the search for answers to particle physics’ enduring mysteries is marked by both promising opportunities and pressing uncertainties. In this talk, I will outline the next steps as I see them. I will start with a brief overview of future LHC runs, highlighting key directions for expanding and deepening our searches. Next, I will discuss the physics prospects at Higgs factories, covering the various proposed options, including their strengths and complementarity. Finally, I will touch on proposals for 10 TeV pCM colliders, emphasizing the new studies that will be required.

https://stanford.zoom.us/j/98973156241?pwd=cEU5RFdlVXoyc0JTeTlDMkozKzQ5UT09

NP_SLAC.pdf