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It's a Ball. No, It's a Pretzel. Must Be a Proton.

Authors :
Chang, Kenneth
Source :
New York Times. 5/6/2003, Vol. 152 Issue 52475, pF1. 0p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Focuses on the shape of protons. Discussion of measurement and shape within subatomic realm; Comments from Dr. Xiangdong Ji, professor of physics at the University of Maryland; Reference to quantum mechanics in which an object does not exist in a definite place and time; Results of experiments at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News (Va.) where researchers slammed electrons into protons and recorded the motions; Comments from other physics professor Dr. Gerald A. Miller about the experiments.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
152
Issue :
52475
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
9671690