Quark structure of silicon atom nucleus
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Quark structure of silicon atom nucleus
Visualisation of a silicon nucleus. This image represents the nucleus of a silicon atom. The nucleus is made of 28 particles, called nucleons (14 protons and 14 neutrons). Each nucleon is composed of three quarks surrounded by a quantum cloud of virtual particles. Protons have two up quarks and one down quark, neutrons have two down and one up. The nucleons are bound together by the strong nuclear force, the same force which binds the quarks together within each nucleon. The colours in the image reflect the three charges of the strong force; known as red, green and blue. Each nucleon has one quark of each " colour" (charge)
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Atom Atomic Nucleus Atomic Structure Neutron Nuclear Structure Nucleon Nucleus Particle Physics Proton Quark Silicon Subatomic Particles
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This print showcases the intricate quark structure of a silicon atom nucleus. The image provides a visual representation of the nucleus, which consists of 28 particles known as nucleons. These nucleons are composed of 14 protons and 14 neutrons, each made up of three quarks surrounded by a quantum cloud of virtual particles. The composition of these nucleons is fascinating; protons contain two up quarks and one down quark, while neutrons possess two down quarks and one up quark. It is the strong nuclear force that binds these nucleons together within the nucleus, just as it binds the individual quarks within each nucleon. The vibrant colors depicted in this artwork correspond to the three charges associated with the strong force: red, green, and blue. Each nucleon contains one quark representing each "color" or charge. This mesmerizing illustration not only highlights the complex atomic structure but also delves into subatomic particles and their interactions. It offers a glimpse into particle physics and sheds light on our understanding of nuclear structures. Science Photo Library has once again captured an awe-inspiring moment in science through this print, providing us with both artistic beauty and scientific insight into the world at its most fundamental level.
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