STAR (Solenoid Tracker at RHIC)

STAR (Solenoid Tracker at RHIC) is a sophisticated detector used in particle physics experiments at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC). Its purpose is to track and identify particles produced when atomic nuclei collide at high energies. By detecting particle trajectories and measuring their properties, STAR helps scientists understand fundamental forces and the behavior of matter under extreme conditions, such as those just microseconds after the Big Bang. It uses a combination of magnetic fields, sensors, and electronic systems to capture detailed data about these fleeting, high-energy events.