Particle Detection

Particle detection in high-energy physics involves using sophisticated instruments to observe tiny particles that make up the universe, like electrons, protons, and neutrinos. These particles often travel at nearly the speed of light and are produced in high-energy events, such as cosmic rays or particle collisions in accelerators. Detectors, like those found in CERN's Large Hadron Collider, use various technologies to track particle paths, measure their energy, and identify types through their interactions with matter. The data collected helps physicists understand fundamental forces, the origins of mass, and the universe's composition.