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L3 particle detector at CERN
L3 particle detector. View along the accelerator beamline into the L3 particle detector at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory near Geneva. L3 is one of the experiments on the 27-km circumference Large Electron Positron (LEP) ring accelerator. Electrons travelling at almost the speed of light enter the detector here, and are focused by the two blue magnets (lower right) onto a point deep in the heart of the detector. There they collide with positrons arriving from the opposite direction. Scientists use L3 to detect the exotic subatomic particles produced in these high-energy collisions, and to infer their interactions
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This print showcases the L3 particle detector at CERN, a renowned European particle physics laboratory located near Geneva. The image provides a mesmerizing view along the accelerator beamline into the heart of this cutting-edge detector. As electrons race towards it at nearly the speed of light, they are skillfully guided by two striking blue magnets positioned in the lower right corner of the frame. The primary purpose of L3 is to detect and study exotic subatomic particles that emerge from high-energy collisions between electrons and positrons within its intricate structure. These collisions occur deep within the core of the detector, where positrons arriving from an opposite direction collide with electrons in a spectacular display of scientific exploration. Scientists rely on L3 to unravel crucial insights about these elusive particles and their interactions. By meticulously analyzing data collected during these energetic encounters, researchers can infer valuable information about fundamental aspects of our universe. As we delve into this remarkable photograph, we witness humanity's relentless pursuit to understand nature's building blocks. CERN's dedication to pushing boundaries in particle physics has led to groundbreaking discoveries that shape our understanding of existence itself. This image serves as a testament to human curiosity and ingenuity as we continue unraveling mysteries hidden within subatomic realms.
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