Proton collision C014 / 1807
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Proton collision C014 / 1807
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. Shaded areas are elements of the detector. 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, near Geneva, Switzerland. Against a striking black background, intricate particle tracks are illuminated in vibrant shades, representing the elements of this remarkable detector. Prior to this collision, ions had been accelerated by the powerful Large Hadron Collider (LHC), setting the stage for an extraordinary experiment. The resulting collision is depicted on the far left side of the image and has given birth to a peculiar bottom meson – an exotic particle consisting of a bound bottom antiquark and strange quark. Although invisible to our eyes, this enigmatic particle reveals itself through its decay products: a pair of muons represented by elegant purple lines traversing through space. These subatomic particles serve as vital clues for scientists studying fundamental particles and unraveling mysteries about the structure of matter. The European Particle Physics Laboratory at CERN serves as an epicenter for groundbreaking research in cosmology and particle physics. Its state-of-the-art facilities like LHC enable scientists from around the world to delve into uncharted territories within our universe. In this awe-inspiring snapshot captured by LHCB Experiment's meticulous work, we witness not only trajectories and traces but also humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our cosmos. It is through such collisions that we inch closer towards understanding both our tangible reality and elusive cosmic phenomena that shape our existence.
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