The "Search for Hidden Particles" generally refers to research efforts in particle physics aimed at discovering new particles and interactions beyond the Standard Model of particle physics. These hidden particles are often theorized to be connected to concepts such as dark matter, supersymmetry, or other exotic phenomena not yet observed.
Soudan 1
Soudan 1 is a mining site located in Minnesota, USA, known for its historical significance related to iron ore mining. The site, part of the Mesabi Iron Range, was formerly home to the Soudan Underground Mine State Park, which is notable for being Minnesota's first iron ore mine, opening in 1882. The mine itself is famous for producing high-grade iron ore and contributed significantly to the development of the iron and steel industry in the United States.
Soudan 2
Soudan 2 is a neutrino detector located at the Soudan Underground Laboratory in Minnesota, USA. It was originally constructed as a continuation of the work in the field of particle physics aimed at detecting neutrinos, which are extremely light and elusive subatomic particles. Soudan 2 began full operations in the late 1980s and was designed to study neutrinos produced by cosmic rays and by the Sun.
The Soviet–American Gallium Experiment was an international scientific collaboration conducted in the late 1980s and early 1990s, specifically designed to investigate the properties of neutrinos emitted by the Sun. This experiment was part of an effort to understand the solar neutrino problem, which involved discrepancies between theoretical predictions of solar neutrino production and the actual number of neutrinos detected on Earth. The experiment utilized gallium as a detector material.
The Supernova Early Warning System (SNEWS) is a collaborative effort designed to detect and provide early warnings of potential supernova events in our galaxy. Supernovae are massive explosions that occur at the end of a star's life cycle, and they can produce a significant amount of neutrinossubatomic particles that are produced in large numbers during such explosions. SNEWS operates by monitoring a network of neutrino detectors around the world.
The Super Charm-Tau factory is a proposed particle physics facility designed to produce large amounts of charm and tau particles. It's part of ongoing efforts to explore the properties of these particles and to study phenomena related to the Standard Model of particle physics and beyond. The facility would utilize advanced accelerator technology to create collisions that produce these particles.
TASSO
TASSO refers to a few different things depending on the context. One prominent use of the term is related to a company specializing in medical technology, particularly in developing devices for remote patient monitoring. In the context of the arts, Tasso could refer to the Italian poet Torquato Tasso, known for his epic poem "Jerusalem Delivered" (La Gerusalemme Liberata).
The TOTEM (TOTal Elastic and diffractive cross section Measurement) experiment is a component of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, focused on studying diffraction and elastic scattering processes in high-energy proton-proton collisions. It aims to measure the total cross section, elastic scattering cross-section, and diffractive processes. TOTEM employs specialized detectors positioned around the collision point to capture particles that are scattered at very small angles, which are indicative of elastic scattering events.
The TRAP (Trapped Radio Active atoms in Penning traps) experiment is a scientific endeavor aimed at studying fundamental interactions and properties of atomic and subatomic particles, often involving the confinement of radioactive isotopes in electromagnetic fields. This technique allows researchers to examine the behavior of these particles with high precision.
The UA1 experiment was a particle physics experiment conducted at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in the early 1980s. It was part of the larger family of experiments that contributed to the discovery of the W and Z bosons, which are fundamental particles responsible for the weak nuclear force. The UA1 collaboration was a prominent experiment at the Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS) collider and aimed to study proton-antiproton collisions.
The UA2 experiment was a high-energy particle physics experiment conducted at the Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS) at CERN during the 1980s. The primary aim of the experiment was to investigate proton-antiproton collisions, which were produced by colliding protons with antiprotons at high energies.
The UA3 experiment was a particle physics experiment conducted at the CERN laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland. It operated primarily during the 1980s and was part of the Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS) facility. The UA3 collaboration was designed to investigate various aspects of particle interactions, particularly focusing on the production of new particles.
The UA4 experiment was a particle physics experiment conducted at CERN in the early 1980s. It was primarily focused on high-energy proton-antiproton collisions. The main goal of the UA4 collaboration was to study various fundamental aspects of particle interactions, particularly involving the production of heavy particles and the measurement of elastic scattering processes.
The UA5 experiment was a particle physics experiment conducted at the CERN Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS) in the early 1980s. It was one of the several experiments aimed at studying proton-antiproton collisions, which provide a unique environment for exploring fundamental particles and interactions. The UA5 collaboration was particularly known for its contributions to the understanding of high-energy hadron collisions.
The UA6 experiment was a particle physics experiment conducted at CERN in the 1980s, specifically at the Intersecting Storage Rings (ISR). The main focus of the UA6 collaboration was to study hadron-hadron collisions, particularly the production of various particles and the interactions between protons and antiprotons. The experiment investigated aspects such as the properties of the strong force and the structure of hadrons, which are composite particles made of quarks.
The UA7 experiment was a particle physics experiment conducted at the Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS) at CERN in the late 1980s. It focused on the study of hadronic interactions and the production of different types of particles, including jets of particles resulting from quark and gluon interactions.
The UA8 experiment was a particle physics experiment conducted at the CERN laboratory in Switzerland. It was primarily focused on the study of the interactions of high-energy protons and heavy ions, particularly in the context of quantum chromodynamics (QCD), which is the theory that describes the strong force that binds quarks and gluons together within protons and neutrons.
The UA9 experiment is a high-energy physics experiment that was conducted at the CERN facility to study the properties of hadronic interactions, particularly with a focus on proton-antiproton collisions. The experiment aimed to investigate the production of high-energy hadronic jets, the behavior of quarks and gluons at high energies, and various aspects of quantum chromodynamics (QCD), which describes the strong force interactions between quarks and gluons.
The WA70 experiment was a particle physics experiment conducted at the CERN laboratory in the early 1970s. It focused on high-energy interactions involving protons and pions, primarily aiming to study the production of various particles and the dynamics of hadronic interactions. The experiment utilized a beam of protons directed at a target, and researchers analyzed the resulting collisions to gather data on particle production rates, decay processes, and the properties of various hadrons.
The WA89 experiment was a particle physics experiment conducted at the Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS) at CERN. Its primary focus was on the study of hadronic interactions, particularly involving the production of charmed particles in proton-antiproton collisions. The experiment aimed to investigate various aspects of charm production, the nature of the strong force, and the interactions of quarks and gluons within protons and neutrons.