Meet the author of "Follow the Guide at CERN"

by Andre Raymond Rubio

Thursday 3 Sept 2026, 11:00 → 12:00 Europe/Zurich

52/1-052 (CERN)

The event is aimed at the CERN community and CERN Alumni and Retirees, therefore physical attendance will require having a valid CERN access card. 

CERN Alumni should use this form to request CERN access cards.

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The author of the new book "Follow the Guide at CERN" will give a talk at the CERN Library:

This book takes readers on a guided tour of CERN, revealing the fascinating inside story of the world's largest particle physics laboratory. Along the way, readers will discover how CERN came into being, how its vast machines work, what scientists do there every day, and the groundbreaking discoveries that have transformed our understanding of the universe, as well as what lies ahead for the future.

Written by a former CERN engineer and an experienced official guide, the book makes the science behind these discoveries accessible and engaging, answering the many questions that naturally arise among scientifically curious visitors. Richly illustrated and written with clarity and enthusiasm, it is an ideal introduction for anyone taking their first step into the fascinating world of high-energy physics and CERN.

The event will be followed by a Q&A and signing sessions. The book is available from the CERN Library & Bookshop.

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About the author: 

André Rubio is an official guide and retired electronic engineer at CERN, Switzerland. He joined CERN in 1969 as an electromagnetic engineer, where he was responsible for driving and correcting secondary beams from the Proton Synchrotron (PS) to fixed targets in the east and south zones. During machine shutdowns, he also worked with Carlo Rubbia's team on spark chamber experiments.

In 1975, he joined the team responsible for beam corrections from the Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS) to targets in the west zone, and later contributed to beam guidance and correction systems for the SPS accelerator. In 1995, he began to dedicate part of his working time to CERN's tours service as an official guide, continuing in this role until his retirement in November 2003. Since then, he has remained actively involved as a guide, having conducted approximately 3,000 official tours for more than 40,000 visitors to date.