What is an application of elementary particles research?

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... Well, for once a CRT TV tube is a direct result of elementary particle physics research. I would not mention the 'side effects' such as creation of the Internet. Myriad of medical and security applications are in existence by now. Particle physics is (arguably) the most fundamental branch of natural science thus it impacts many aspects of our lives albeit seemingly indirectly.
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