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Z⁰ particles found in heavy ion collisions

Z⁰ particles found in heavy ion collisions diagram

Z0 particles interact only weakly with quarks in nuclear matter, so they act as ‘standard candles’ that escape unscathed from the hot nuclear matter produced in lead ion collisions.

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Published: 28 January 2011,Updated: 28 January 2011Size: 18.24 KB