What is Quark-Gluon Plasma?

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Have you ever wondered what the Universe was like right after the Big Bang? Scientists study a special state of matter called quark-gluon plasma (QGP), where tiny particles called quarks and gluons are free to move around. This unique state helps us understand how our Universe began.

How Do Scientists Create It?

To create QGP, researchers use particle accelerators that smash heavy atoms together at incredible speeds. These collisions produce temperatures hotter than the Sun, allowing quarks and gluons to break free for a brief moment.

What Makes It Unique?

QGP behaves like a "perfect fluid," flowing without any internal friction. This surprising property challenges our understanding of matter and opens up new questions about the nature of the Universe.

Why Is It Important?

Studying quark-gluon plasma helps scientists uncover secrets about the early Universe and the fundamental forces that shape everything around us. By recreating conditions from the Big Bang, we gain insights into how our Universe evolved.

Discover more in this insightful article from: https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/12/quark-gluon-plasma-reveals-viscosity-free-properties/

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