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Set up a particle collision and get a real event-display-style visualization, with total momentum and energy checked and conserved exactly between the "before" and "after" states, computed with genuine relativistic kinematics rather than approximated. An invariant-mass calculator lets you pick a set of outgoing particles and recover the mass of whatever intermediate particle produced them — the same technique real particle physicists use to discover new particles from their decay products. A concrete taste of how collider data is actually read.
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About Particle Collision Event Simulator
Particle Collision Event Simulator is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Set up a particle collision and get a real event-display-style visualization, with total momentum and energy checked and conserved exactly between the "before" and "after" states, computed with genuine relativistic kinematics rather than approximated. An invariant-mass calculator lets you pick a set of outgoing particles and recover the mass of whatever intermediate particle produced them — the same technique real particle physicists use to discover new particles from their decay products. A concrete taste of how collider data is actually read. It runs in your web browser and is free to use, and suits students, teachers and self-learners.
Who it's for: Students, teachers and self-learners
Features
- Set up a particle collision and get a real event-display-style visualization
- An invariant-mass calculator lets you pick a set of outgoing particles and recover the mass of whatever intermediate particle produced them
- The same technique real particle physicists use to discover new particles from their decay products
- A concrete taste of how collider data is actually read
- Free to use in your browser
Frequently asked questions
What is Particle Collision Event Simulator on VTC?
Particle Collision Event Simulator is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Set up a particle collision and get a real event-display-style visualization, with total momentum and energy checked and conserved exactly between the "before" and "after" states, computed with genuine relativistic kinematics rather than approximated. An invariant-mass calculator lets you pick a set of outgoing particles and recover the mass of whatever intermediate particle produced them — the same technique real particle physicists use to discover new particles from their decay products.
Is Particle Collision Event Simulator free to use?
Yes. The VTC app catalog lists Particle Collision Event Simulator at no cost, and it runs in your web browser with nothing to install.
Who is Particle Collision Event Simulator for and how do I start?
It is aimed at students, teachers and self-learners. To start, open https://particlecollision.apps.vtc.com in your browser.