Inside the Neutron: Scientists Discover Hidden Layers of Matter

Recent advancements at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility have enabled physicists to explore the internal structure of neutrons in unprecedented detail. Using a new detector, researchers have achieved a deeper understanding of how quarks and gluons contribute to the nucleon’s overall spin, making significant progress in nuclear physics. Protons and neutrons, collectively known as [...]

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