Proton-Proton Collision

Proton-proton collisions occur in particle accelerators like the Large Hadron Collider, where protons—tiny particles inside atoms—are accelerated to very high speeds and smashed together. When these protons collide, their internal components, mainly quarks and gluons, interact intensely, producing new particles and releasing a tremendous amount of energy. This process helps scientists study fundamental forces and particles that make up the universe. Essentially, it’s a controlled high-speed crash designed to reveal the universe’s basic building blocks and their interactions.