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science7 days ago•5 min saved

LHC Finds Quark-Gluon Plasma Flows Like a Liquid in Early-Universe Conditions

Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider recreated brief, Big-Bang–like conditions by colliding heavy nuclei, forming a droplet of quark-gluon plasma that behaves more like a liquid than a gas. By tagging quarks with Z bosons, researchers observed a tiny wake and a sub-percent dip in particle production, indicating energy transfer to the plasma and opening new avenues to study the primordial state of matter, as reported in Physics Letters B.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#early-universe #heavy-ion-collisions #lhc

physics-and-chemistry25 days ago•16 min saved

Primordial Soup Confirmed: Quark-Gluon Plasma Flows Like a Liquid

Physicists analyzing LHC data from CERN used Z bosons as markers to track quarks moving through quark-gluon plasma, confirming that this primordial soup behaves like a liquid and creates wake patterns as it’s disturbed, a finding that supports long-standing theories about the early universe and provides new ways to study the properties of this exotic fluid.

via Gizmodo|

#early-universe #large-hadron-collider #physics-and-chemistry

science28 days ago•48 min saved

LHC reveals primordial quark-gluon soup behaved like a liquid

Using the Large Hadron Collider, researchers recreated quark‑gluon plasma and observed that the ultra‑hot primordial soup behaved as a nearly perfect liquid, producing wakes as fast‑moving quarks traversed it. By tagging events with a Z‑boson to isolate single-quark wakes, they found fluid‑like ripples that match hybrid model predictions, offering new insight into the universe’s first microseconds and the properties of the quark‑gluon plasma (Physics Letters B).

via Space|

#gluons #lhc #primordial-soup

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Quarks: The Next Frontier in Physics?

Physicists are investigating discrepancies in quark mixing predictions within the Standard Model, which currently do not sum to 100%, suggesting potential new physics. Researchers, including Jordy de Vries, have developed a new framework to more accurately calculate quark mixing, particularly between up and down quarks, using precise measurements from nuclear beta decays. This work aims to refine theoretical models and reduce uncertainties, potentially revealing new physics beyond the Standard Model.

via SciTechDaily|

#new-physics #nuclear-beta-decay #particle-physics

science1 year ago•8 min saved

Scientists Unveil Quantum Entanglement Map in Protons

Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory have used quantum information science to map quantum entanglement among quarks and gluons inside protons, revealing a complex, dynamic system. This entanglement, occurring at incredibly short distances, affects the distribution of particles resulting from proton-electron collisions. The research, published in Reports on Progress in Physics, provides new insights into proton structure and lays the groundwork for future experiments at the Electron-Ion Collider, which will explore how nuclear environments impact entanglement.

via Phys.org|

#gluons #particle-physics #protons

science1 year ago•4 min saved

Unveiling the Energy Origins of Mass

While the Higgs field is often credited with giving mass to particles, it actually contributes very little to the mass of the universe. Most of a person's mass comes from the energy of quarks moving at high speeds within protons and neutrons, as described by Einstein's equation E=mc². This energy, rather than the mass of the quarks themselves, accounts for the majority of mass, illustrating that matter is fundamentally made of energy.

via Big Think|

#einstein #energy #higgs-field

science1 year ago•8 min saved

Unveiling Neutron's Secret Layers of Matter

Scientists at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility have made a breakthrough in understanding the internal structure of neutrons, revealing how quarks and gluons contribute to nucleon spin. This was achieved using a new Central Neutron Detector, developed over a decade, which allowed the first direct detection of neutrons in deeply virtual Compton scattering (DVCS) reactions. The findings, published in Physical Review Letters, advance nuclear physics by providing insights into the spin structure of nucleons and addressing the 'nucleon spin crisis.'

via SciTechDaily|

#detector #neutron #nuclear-physics

science1 year ago•5 min saved

New Predictions for Meson Measurements Unveiled by Scientists

Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory have used supercomputers to predict the distribution of electric charges in mesons, particles made of a quark and an antiquark. These predictions, validated through a method called factorization, align with low-energy measurements and will guide future high-energy experiments at the upcoming Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). The research aims to deepen understanding of how quarks and gluons generate the mass and structure of hadrons, which are fundamental to visible matter.

via Phys.org|

#electron-ion-collider #factorization #gluons

science1 year ago•8 min saved

"Honoring a Landmark Physics Breakthrough"

Physicist David Politzer reflects on his groundbreaking 1973 discovery of asymptotic freedom, which revealed how the strong force binds quarks inside atomic nuclei. This discovery, for which he won the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics, revolutionized particle physics by providing a working framework for quantum chromodynamics (QCD). Politzer discusses his journey, the challenges faced, and the broader implications of his work, which enabled precise calculations and experiments in the field.

via Caltech|

#asymptotic-freedom #nobel-prize #physics

science2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unleashing the Strongest Magnetic Force in the Universe: A Breakthrough in Nuclear Matter Imprinting"

Scientists at the US Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have created the strongest magnetic field ever observed on Earth by inducing off-centre collisions of heavy atomic nuclei in a particle accelerator. This breakthrough allows for the study of the electrical conductivity of quark-gluon plasma, providing new insights into the fundamental building blocks of matter. The magnetic field generated in these collisions is so powerful that it surpasses even that of neutron stars, making it possibly the strongest in the universe. This discovery opens up new avenues for understanding the deep inner workings of atoms and the universe as a whole.

via indy100|

#magnetars #magnetic-fields #neutron-stars

science2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unleashing the Strongest Magnetic Force in Nuclear Matter"

Scientists at the US Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have created the strongest magnetic field ever observed on Earth by inducing off-centre collisions of heavy atomic nuclei in a particle accelerator. This breakthrough allows for the study of the electrical conductivity of quark-gluon plasma, shedding light on the fundamental building blocks of matter and the universe. The magnetic field generated in these collisions is so powerful that it surpasses even that of neutron stars, making it a significant discovery in the field of particle physics.

via indy100|

#magnetars #magnetic-fields #neutron-stars

physics2 years ago•4 min saved

"The Impact of the Strong Force on Gravitational Waves"

Physicists have shown that the behavior of quarks and gluons as the universe cools should leave a distinct signature on the stochastic gravitational wave background, potentially impacting models of the universe post-Big Bang. This finding could help distinguish early universe waves from those originating from other sources, such as astrophysical phenomena. The study suggests that the quantum chromodynamics crossover, which occurred about 10-5 seconds after the Big Bang, could affect the low-frequency gravitational wave signal, providing a way to search for this signature in pulsar timing array data.

via Phys.org|

#gravitational-waves #physics #pulsar-timing-arrays

science2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unprecedented Achievement: Scientists Generate Universe's Strongest Magnetic Force"

Scientists at the US Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have created the strongest magnetic field ever observed on Earth by inducing off-centre collisions of heavy atomic nuclei in a particle accelerator. This breakthrough allows for the study of the electrical conductivity of quark-gluon plasma, shedding light on the fundamental building blocks of matter and the universe. The magnetic field generated is even stronger than that of a neutron star, providing new insights into the inner workings of atoms and the behavior of fundamental particles like quarks and gluons.

via indy100|

#magnetars #magnetic-fields #neutron-stars

science2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unprecedented Achievement: Scientists Generate Universe's Strongest Magnetic Force"

Scientists at the US Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have created the strongest magnetic field ever observed on Earth by inducing off-centre collisions of heavy atomic nuclei in a particle accelerator. This powerful magnetic field has allowed researchers to study the behavior of quarks and gluons, the fundamental building blocks of matter, in a state known as quark-gluon plasma. The measurement of the collective motion of charged particles has provided evidence of Faraday induction, indicating the presence of an electromagnetic field in the quark-gluon plasma. This breakthrough will help scientists gain new insights into the conductivity of quark-gluon plasma, a fundamental property that has never been measured before.

via indy100|

#magnetars #magnetic-fields #neutron-stars

science2 years ago•0 min saved

"Unprecedented Discovery: Strongest Magnetic Fields Found in Nuclear Matter"

Scientists at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider have discovered the strongest known magnetic fields inside nuclear matter, generated by the electric current induced in quarks and gluons. These fields surpass the strength of those found in neutron stars, previously considered the strongest, and are significantly stronger than Earth's magnetic field.

via Interesting Engineering|

#gluons #magnetic-fields #nuclear-matter