Eur Phys J C (2004) 34: s451-s453
https://doi.org/10.1140/epjcd/s2004-03-050-6

X - LHC Accelerators and Detectors- R and D and Upgrades

LHC Symposium 2003: Summary talk

Fermilab, PO Box 500, Batavia, IL 60510, USA

Received: 19 November 2003
Accepted: 19 November 2003
Published online: 13 July 2004

Abstract

This summary talk reviews the LHC 2003 Symposium, focusing on expectations as we prepare to leap over the current energy frontier into new territory. We may learn from what happened in the two most recent examples of leaping into new energy territory. Quite different scenarios appeared in those two cases. In addition, we review the status of the machine and experiments as reported at the Symposium. Finally, I suggest an attitude which may be most appropriate as we look forward to the opportunities anticipated for the first data from the LHC.