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Physicists work on BaBar detector at SLAC
BaBar particle detector. Physicists and engineers working on the open BaBar particle detector at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC), California, USA. It is hoped that BaBar will help explain why there is more matter than antimatter in the universe. BaBar will detect the B mesons and their antimatter equivalents, anti-B mesons, that result from the collisions of electrons and positrons circulated in opposite directions around the two rings of the PEP-II collider. The collisions will occur at the centre of this cylindrical device. To explain the greater amount of matter in the universe, B mesons should decay at a different rate from anti-B mesons
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In this photo print, physicists and engineers are seen diligently working on the open BaBar particle detector at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) in California, USA. This state-of-the-art device holds immense promise in unraveling one of the greatest mysteries of our universe - why there is an abundance of matter compared to antimatter. BaBar's primary objective is to detect B mesons and their antimatter counterparts, anti-B mesons. These particles are produced when electrons and positrons collide within the PEP-II collider's two rings, which run in opposite directions. The collisions take place at the heart of this cylindrical marvel. The construction process captured here showcases a collective effort by researchers and engineers who tirelessly strive to understand the fundamental workings of our cosmos. By studying how B mesons decay relative to anti-B mesons, scientists hope to shed light on why matter dominates over antimatter in our universe. This remarkable image serves as a testament to human curiosity and ingenuity as we push the boundaries of particle physics research. It reminds us that behind every groundbreaking discovery lies countless hours spent meticulously constructing intricate detectors like BaBar. Science Photo Library has once again provided us with a glimpse into humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge through this extraordinary snapshot from SLAC's cutting-edge facility.
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