Scientists create highest recorded temperature, 7.2 trillion degrees *ouch*

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SamuelRSmith said:
Am I right in saying that this is what the LHC was trying to achieve? And this beat 'em to the punch?

The LHC was trying recreate conditions similar to that of the infant Universe, like this. But I also believe that the LHC has to capabilities to recreate conditions even earlier than this.