ATLAS observes top quarks in lead-lead collisions

Scientists at CERN's ATLAS experiment have achieved the first detection of top quarks in lead-lead collisions with involvement of members of Prof. Dr. Matthias Schott's research group at the University of Bonn. This significant milestone enhances the study of the quark-gluon plasma (QGP), a high-energy state of matter from the early universe. Due to their short lifetime, top quarks serve as precise probes for exploring the QGP's dynamics and properties. The observations, confirmed with strong statistical evidence, pave the way for advancing our understanding of fundamental strong force interactions and early cosmic conditions.

More information can be found in the articles published by the University of Bonn here and CERN here.