GCU-CASP Accelerator

Using heavy-ion collisions at the , scientists determine the thickness of the neutron skin. This is the first measurement of the neutron skin of lead-208 using the strong force as a probe which can provide an insight into the structure of nuclei and neutron stars.

In this process, when lead nuclei (left) are collided, the neutron distribution affects the shape of the quark–gluon plasma matter produced (middle), leaving measurable imprints in the distributions of detected particles (right).

Find out more: https://home.cern/news/news/physics/thick-skinned-using-heavy-ion-collisions-lhc-scientists-determine-thickness

We welcome Joae Pequenao at Government College University Lahore. Joao is the chief ‘troublemaker’ at the CERN Media Lab. He has a background in physics but spends most of his professional time conceiving interactive applications for science visualisation and education. Over the years, his 3D animations, simulation images and scientific illustrations have been frequently featured in several major media outlets worldwide.

His main approach for science communication is the creation of visual and personalized metaphors for complex scientific concepts.

Joao has been key in establishing state-of-the-art multimedia installations for science centres and visit points at top research institutions worldwide. He regularly collaborates with artists developing science-inspired pieces, coaches scientists on public outreach and mentors many students. One of his big side projects is “Phantom of the Universe” (http://phantomoftheuniverse.com/), an award-winning planetarium show about Dark Matter viewed by over 10 million people in more than 500 planetariums in 82 countries and 22 languages.