Proton collision C014 / 1798
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Proton collision C014 / 1798
Cut-away view of the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland, showing particle tracks from a proton-proton collision. Before the collision the ions had been accelerated by the large hadron collider (LHC). The collision produced numerous hadrons (orange lines) and a Z boson. The Z boson is not seen, but is revealed through its decay products; a pair of muons (red lines), which were detected by the muon chambers (blue and green rectangles)
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This print showcases the intricate world of particle physics at its finest. Taken at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory near Geneva, Switzerland, it provides a cut-away view of the ATLAS detector within the large hadron collider (LHC). The image captures the aftermath of a proton-proton collision that occurred after these ions were accelerated by the LHC. Vibrant orange lines represent numerous hadrons produced in this collision, while a significant discovery lies hidden within them. Although not directly visible in this snapshot, scientists have unraveled the presence of a Z boson through its decay products – two striking red lines representing muons. These elusive subatomic particles were detected by specialized muon chambers depicted as blue and green rectangles. The photograph's black background adds an air of mystery to this groundbreaking research endeavor. It highlights how physicists meticulously trace and analyze particle tracks to unravel secrets about our universe's structure and composition. This experiment delves into cosmology and matter on an unprecedented scale. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image, we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit to understand fundamental particles and their trajectories. The ATLAS Experiment stands as a testament to our insatiable curiosity about nature's building blocks and their interactions.
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