Scientific Results

Our collaborative research has led to major breakthroughs in particle physics, including the following

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First Observation of light-by-light scattering

Observing photons scattering off each other confirmed a rare quantum effect predicted over 80 years ago, validating our understanding of quantum electrodynamics and opening new avenues for photon-induced physics.

Search for axion-like particles in light-by-light scattering

This search probes the existence of hypothetical particles that could explain dark matter, using photon-photon interactions as a sensitive probe for new physics beyond the Standard Model.

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Measurement of the anomalous magnetic moment of the tau lepton

This precision measurement explores fundamental properties of the tau lepton, offering insights into the quantum structure of particles and forces.

First observation of top-quark pair production in proton-lead collisions

Demonstrating that top quarks can be produced in these unique collisions provides a new probe of quantum chromodynamics and nuclear effects.

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First observation of top-quark pair production in lead-lead collisions

A groundbreaking result showing that the heaviest quarks can emerge from the dense medium of lead-lead collisions, opening a new avenue to study the time evolution of the quark-gluon plasma.

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