超導超大型加速器(Superconducting Super Collider,簡稱SSC)是一座夭折的环形粒子加速器。这一加速器於1987年在美國德克萨斯州开工,计划周長為87.1公里(54.1英里)(其面积相當於日本東京23區),隧道位於地下70公尺,使用一萬個超導電磁鐵,能将质子加速至20TeV,产生總能量為40TeV的質子束對撞,以期觀測到理論預期的希格斯玻色子(這是由粒子物理學標準模型所預言,于2013年由另一加速器CERN实验证实)。計劃主持人為美國德州大學與哈佛大學的物理學家罗伊·施韦特斯(英语:Roy Schwitters)。
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^ Alvin W. Trivelpiece. Some Observations on DOE’s Role in Megascience. History of Physics Forum, American Physical Society. 2005.[永久失效連結] Trivelpiece recounts hearing "about a conversation between the Governor of Texas, the Honorable Ann Richards, and President Clinton early in his administration. He asked her if she wanted to fight for the SSC. She said no. That meant it would no longer be an administration imperative...."