The objective of the research coordinated by the First National Scientific Committee (CSN1) is the study of the interactions between the fundamental constituents of matter through experiments using particle accelerators. The theory that defines our current understanding of subnuclear physics is called the Standard Model. The use of accelerators at increasingly higher energies makes it possible to produce new particles that are not present under ordinary natural conditions and that have progressively greater masses. The aim of current research is to gain a deeper understanding of certain aspects, such as the mechanism by which these particles acquire mass (starting with the Higgs boson, discovered in 2012), and the identification of possible scenarios of New Physics that could address the unresolved issues of the Standard Model.
Current ongoing projects in Roma Tor Vergata are:
| Logo | Sigla | Descrizione | Responsabile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | ATLAS/ FASE2_ATLAS | A Toroidal LHC ApparatuS | P. Camarri |
 | DUNE | Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment | G. Di Sciascio |
 | GMINUS2 | Muon g-2 experiment | G. Di Sciascio |
 | LHCB | Large Hadron Collider beauty | E. Santovetti |
 | NA62 | North Area 62 Experiment at CERN | R. Ammendola |
Local Coordinator is Barbara Liberti.
Some older projects have been: