Visualizing the Innards of Subatomic Particles - PHYSICS

Last week, a new kind of heavy particle was discovered by physicists using the Large Hadron Collider.

“The particle, known as Xi-cc++ (pronounced “Ksī-CC plus-plus”), is composed of three smaller elementary particles called quarks—specifically, one lighter-weight ‘up’ quark like those found in protons and neutrons and two ‘charm’ quarks, which are a heavier and more exotic variety.”

For context, here’s a peek inside a more familiar particle—the proton—and a visual guide to other theoretical quark-gluon combinations.

Source and further reading https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/sa-visual/visualizing-the-innards-of-subatomic-particles/

Reference https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lhc-physicists-unveil-a-charming-new-particle/