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Subatomic particles are the fundamental constituents of all matter and energy. These include electrons, protons, and neutrons, which make up atoms. However, protons and neutrons are themselves composed of even smaller particles called quarks.12

The study of subatomic particles, known as particle physics, has revealed over 200 different types, though most are highly unstable. Research in this field, aided by powerful particle accelerators, has led to the development of the Standard Model, which classifies these particles and describes the fundamental forces of nature. Understanding subatomic particles is crucial for comprehending the nature of matter, energy, and the universe itself.1

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particle accelerator
…beam of fast-moving, electrically charged atomic or subatomic particles. Physicists use accelerators in fundamental research on the structure of nuclei, the nature of nuclear forces, and the properties of nuclei not found in nature, as in the transuranium elements and other unstable elements. Accelerators are also used for radioisotope production,…
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…beam of fast-moving, electrically charged atomic or subatomic particles. Physicists use accelerators in fundamental research on the structure of nuclei, the nature of nuclear forces, and the properties of nuclei not found in nature, as in the transuranium elements and other unstable elements. Accelerators are also used for radioisotope production,…
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