13TeV

13 TeV refers to a collision energy of 13 teraelectronvolts. This is a unit of energy commonly used in particle physics. An electronvolt (eV) is the amount of kinetic energy gained by a single electron when it is accelerated through an electric potential difference of one volt. A teraelectronvolt (TeV) is a much larger unit, equal to 10^12 electronvolts.

The significance of 13 TeV lies in its association with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. The LHC is the world's most powerful particle accelerator, designed to collide beams of protons at extremely high energies. In 2015, the LHC successfully began operating at a center-of-mass collision energy of 13 TeV, marking a new era of exploration in particle physics. This increased energy allows scientists to probe fundamental particles and forces with unprecedented sensitivity.

By colliding protons at 13 TeV, researchers aim to discover new particles, such as those predicted by theories beyond the Standard Model of particle physics, and to study the properties of known particles with greater precision. This energy level is particularly relevant for searching for phenomena like supersymmetry, extra spatial dimensions, or even signs of dark matter. The high collision energy increases the probability of producing more massive and exotic particles, which may have been beyond the reach of previous experiments. The data collected from these 13 TeV collisions are crucial for advancing our understanding of the fundamental building blocks of the universe.