
Quarks Under Pressure in the Proton
Pressure in the middle of a proton is about 10 times higher than in a neutron star.
Pressure in the middle of a proton is about 10 times higher than in a neutron star.
First direct measurement show how heavy particles containing a charm quark get caught up in the flow of early universe particle soup.
Particle flow patterns suggest even small-scale collisions create drops of early universe quark-gluon plasma.
A new measurement using a beam of aluminum-26 prepared in a metastable state allows researchers to better understand the creation of the elements in our galaxy.
The size of a nucleus appears to influence the direction of certain particles emitted from collisions with spinning protons.
Swirling soup of matter’s fundamental building blocks spins ten billion trillion times faster than the most powerful tornado, setting new record for “vorticity.”
The newly upgraded CEBAF Accelerator opens door to strong force studies.
Calculations of a subatomic particle called the sigma provide insight into the communication between subatomic particles deep inside the heart of matter.
A new high-power green-light laser generates beam-cooling electrons at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider.
Scientists discover new signposts in the quest to determine how matter from the early universe turned into the world we know today.
Researchers demonstrate a new technique for producing polarized positrons that could improve manufacturing and lead to new discoveries.
A new method detects residual contaminants in ultra-pure helium gas, critical to nuclear physics experiments.