Particles in Collision as Art with Music

The communication of science through visual art and music is a powerful way of inspiring and educating the public. Our eyes and ears are part of our brain, and together they stimulate both the intellect and the emotions. The non-profit organization KV 265 has combined symphony orchestra performances with dynamic and beautiful visuals of planets, galaxies in collision, aurorae and waterfalls, together with popular talks about the science. Concerts around the world have reached 480,000 people in audiences, and visits to schools inspire kids to learn more about the science. I will show how particle physics, such as neutrino events, proton interactions in colliders and cosmic ray showers can be made dynamic and artistic, and synchronized with music. The public can also be invited to enjoy scanning event pictures as in Galaxy Zoo, to learn about particles and search for unusual collisions.