Deep inelastic scattering experiments

Deep inelastic scattering experiments involve shooting high-energy particles, like electrons, at protons or neutrons in order to study their internal structure. When these particles collide, they can reveal information about smaller components inside the protons and neutrons, known as quarks and gluons. By analyzing how the incoming particles scatter, scientists can understand the forces and interactions at play inside atomic nuclei. This research has been crucial for developing the Standard Model of particle physics, which describes the fundamental particles and forces that make up the universe.