Proton collision C014 / 1809
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Proton collision C014 / 1809
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the ATLAS (a toroidal LHC apparatus) detector at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland. Before the collision the ions had been accelerated by the large hadron collider (LHC). The collision produced a kaon meson. The particle was not seen, but is revealed through its decay products; a positive pion and a negative pion (red lines). The lines for the pions curve in opposite directions in the detectors magnetic field due to their opposite charges
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This print captures the mesmerizing aftermath of a proton-proton collision within the ATLAS detector at CERN, near Geneva, Switzerland. The collision occurred after the ions were accelerated by the powerful Large Hadron Collider (LHC), unveiling a remarkable kaon meson. Although invisible to the naked eye, this elusive particle is brought to light through its decay products - a positively charged pion and a negatively charged pion. The vibrant red lines in the image depict the trajectories of these pions as they curve in opposite directions within the magnetic field of the detector due to their opposing charges. These intricate tracks serve as vital clues for scientists studying subatomic particles and unraveling mysteries about our universe's structure and composition. CERN, known as Europe's premier particle physics laboratory, has been at the forefront of groundbreaking research into fundamental particles that form everything we see around us. This photograph showcases both their state-of-the-art technology and relentless pursuit of knowledge in understanding matter at its most fundamental level. As we delve deeper into cosmology and explore new frontiers in particle physics, images like this remind us of humanity's insatiable curiosity about our existence. They inspire awe and wonder while highlighting how collaboration between brilliant minds from around the world can push scientific boundaries further than ever before.
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