Deeply Inelastic Scattering (DIS)

Deep Inelastic Scattering (DIS) is an experiment in particle physics where high-energy particles, like electrons, are fired at protons or neutrons inside an atom. When the particles collide, they probe the internal structure of these protons and neutrons by scattering off their smaller constituents called quarks and gluons. This process reveals how these fundamental particles are arranged and behave, helping scientists understand the building blocks of matter and the forces that hold them together. DIS is crucial for unlocking the substructure of matter beyond what traditional experiments can see.