Physics

High Energy Nuclear Physics

High-energy nuclear physics investigates the properties and interactions of atomic nuclei under extreme conditions, typically involving collisions at energies far exceeding those in normal nuclear processes. This field explores fundamental questions about the nature of matter, including the behaviour of quarks and gluons the building blocks of protons and neutrons under high temperatures and densities. Experiments in high-energy nuclear physics often involve particle accelerators that recreate conditions similar to those just after the Big Bang, enabling the study of quark-gluon plasma and the forces governing nuclear matter.