Detection of 10^-21 m Particles - Ray Veldkamp

In summary, The conversation is about the length of 10^-21 meters and the energy it corresponds to, which is 200 TeV. There is doubt about the accuracy of the value and the usefulness of the assignment.
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Hi, does anyone know of something of length of order 10^-21 m? I need it for an assignment to describe the detection of something of that length

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Ray Veldkamp
 
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Look : [tex]\hbar c[/tex] = 200 MeV fm

so, [tex]10^{-21}[/tex] m naturally correspond to energies of order 200 TeV !

Dude, that's a lot ! No current accelerator is able to reach this energy.

Are you certain of the value you are quoting here ?
Could it be the teacher is trying to trick you ?
 
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Yeh its definitely that small, its this stupid unit called methods of experimental physics, we all got assigned a power of 10 and told to describe the operation of a detector to measure a length of that magnitude...i fail to see any point in this but its got to be done
 

1. How are 10^-21 m particles detected?

10^-21 m particles are typically detected using high energy particle accelerators and detectors such as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The particles are accelerated to nearly the speed of light and then collide with each other, producing a variety of secondary particles that can be detected by specialized detectors.

2. What is the significance of detecting 10^-21 m particles?

Detecting particles at such a small scale can provide valuable insights into the fundamental building blocks of matter and the laws of physics that govern them. It can also help us understand the origins of the universe and potentially lead to new technological advancements.

3. What challenges are faced in detecting particles at the 10^-21 m scale?

Detecting particles at such a small scale requires extremely precise and sensitive equipment, as well as complex and advanced techniques for data analysis. It also requires significant resources and collaboration among scientists and institutions.

4. How does the detection of 10^-21 m particles contribute to scientific research?

Studying particles at this scale can help us gain a better understanding of the fundamental forces and interactions that govern the universe. It can also lead to the development of new technologies and advancements in fields such as medicine and energy.

5. What other particles have been detected at the 10^-21 m scale?

Some examples of particles that have been detected at this scale include the Higgs boson, the top quark, and various types of neutrinos. However, there are still many particles that remain to be discovered and studied at this scale.

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