World’s largest atom smasher detects possible signal of tiniest particle ever
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Scientists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider may have detected the toponium, potentially the smallest hadron ever observed. This composite particle of top quark-antiquark pairs has been elusive due to its brief lifespan. Researchers found an excess of top quark pairs in collision data, suggesting toponium formation. While promising, further analysis is needed to confirm the discovery. Verification would complete the set of heavy quark composites and offer new insights into particle physics.
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