Particle physicist and CERN spokesperson Christine Sutton said: "When two lead ions collide basic particles like pions – one of the basic particles that make up atoms – are expelled.
"Sub-atomic particles such as these include the basic building blocks of atoms and are common in the universe.
"So by studying these we can learn more about what the universe is made from and perhaps one day how it all began."
Last week LHC physicists announced that they should be able to determine within 18 months whether or not the Higgs boson exists.
Although the particle itself still eludes them, experts continue to narrow down the areas in which it might be found, meaning a result may not be far off.
Researchers added that results from two of the collider's detectors, called Atlas and CMS, might have indicated the first glimpse of the Higgs but it is too early to be sure.
Rolf-Dieter Heuer, director general of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (Cern), told reporters: "I would say we can settle the question of the Higgs boson, the Shakespearean question 'to be or not to be' at the end of next year."
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