EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 15 MIN
New Particle Discovered at CERN: The Heavy Cousin of the Proton
from The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast · host Synthetic Universe
Scientists at CERN have identified a new subatomic particle, the Ξcc+, a heavier relative of the proton. Detected by the LHCb, this particle—made of two charm quarks and one down quark—confirms decades-old predictions about matter’s structure.In this episode, we explore how the discovery validates particle physics models and highlights the power of the Large Hadron Collider.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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