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Z particle decay. " Megatek" computer graphic display of an event from the UA1 detector at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory outside Geneva, showing the decay of a Z particle into two electrons (long white & lilac lines) & some other particles (green). The Z particle, which lives too briefly to be visible itself, was created in a high-energy collision of a proton & antiproton in CERNs Super-Proton-Synchrotron (SPS) collider. The electrically neutral Z is a gauge boson & one of the carriers of the weak force. Its discovery at CERN in 1983 confirmed the " electroweak" theory that unifies the electromagnetic & weak forces. The display outlines the UA1 detector in red. (Run 6059, Event 1010)
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This print showcases a mesmerizing display of the Z particle decay, captured by the cutting-edge "Megatek" computer graphic technology. Taken at CERN, the renowned European particle physics laboratory near Geneva, this image reveals the intricate process of a Z particle disintegrating into two electrons, depicted as long white and lilac lines. Additionally, various other particles are illustrated in vibrant green hues. Although invisible to the naked eye due to its fleeting existence, the Z particle was brought to life through an energetic collision between a proton and antiproton within CERN's Super-Proton-Synchrotron (SPS) collider. As an electrically neutral gauge boson and one of the carriers of the weak force, its discovery in 1983 played a pivotal role in confirming the groundbreaking "electroweak" theory that unified both electromagnetic and weak forces. The print also highlights the UA1 detector outlined in striking red tones. This advanced apparatus served as an essential tool for capturing such elusive phenomena during scientific research on particle physics. With every intricate detail meticulously rendered on this electronic display screen using state-of-the-art computer graphics technology, this image stands as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of unraveling nature's fundamental building blocks.
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