Proton collision C014 / 1815
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Proton collision C014 / 1815
Particle tracks from a proton-proton collision seen by the LHCb (large hadron collider beauty) 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 (seen at far left) produced a strange bottom meson, which consists of a bottom antiquark bound with a strange quark. The particle was not seen, but is revealed through its decay products; a pair of muons (purple lines)
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This print captures the mesmerizing aftermath of a proton-proton collision within the LHCb detector at CERN, located near Geneva, Switzerland. The large hadron collider (LHC) accelerated these ions before their collision, unleashing a cascade of subatomic particles that leave behind intricate particle tracks. At the far left of the image, we witness the result of this collision: a peculiar bottom meson composed of a bound bottom antiquark and strange quark. Although invisible to our eyes, its existence is unveiled through its decay products - an elegant pair of muons represented by vibrant purple lines. Set against a striking black background, this photograph showcases not only the remarkable precision and detail captured by particle detectors but also highlights humanity's relentless pursuit to unravel the mysteries surrounding matter and cosmology. It serves as a testament to our ongoing exploration into fundamental particles and their trajectories within the structure of matter. As part of CERN's groundbreaking research in particle physics, this image represents one small glimpse into an expansive realm where scientific curiosity meets technological innovation. With each trace and track meticulously recorded by state-of-the-art equipment like LHCb, scientists delve deeper into understanding the intricacies that underpin our universe's fabric. The LHCB experiment at CERN has once again pushed boundaries in uncovering new insights about subatomic particles' behavior through this visually stunning portrayal.
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