Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe Can we see what's inside the electron?
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May 6, 2025 Dive into the fascinating world of particle physics! Discover how researchers are shifting focus from dark matter to intriguing particle interactions. Explore the mysteries of electrons, including their substructure, and the role of leptons. Engage with innovative methods for studying particles without expensive colliders. Uncover the relationship between mass, the Higgs boson, and the ongoing quest to understand the universe's fundamental nature. It's a mix of science, humor, and philosophical pondering on the complexities of existence!
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Purpose of Bigger Colliders
- Bigger colliders let us explore the subatomic world by smashing particles to see what they're made of.
- This helps us understand the fundamental nature of matter and what composes everything in the universe.
Daniel's Research Journey
- Daniel Whiteson shifted from dark matter searches to looking for unexpected anomalies using machine learning.
- He's excited by finding surprising phenomena that challenge current physics understanding.
LHC as a Particle Camera
- The LHC acts like a giant camera capturing particles' debris after collisions.
- From this debris, physicists reconstruct what happened to study particle interactions and structures.