Computers Help Scientists Understand the Particles that Make Up Atoms (IMAGE)

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Computers Help Scientists Understand the Particles that Make Up Atoms

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An artist’s representation of two protons colliding. Protons contain quarks and gluons. Computer calculations help scientists understand how quarks and gluons define protons and neutrons.

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Image courtesy of Andy Sproles, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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