50 years ago, the fundamental tau particle was discovered right here at SLAC! A series of experiments by Martin Lewis Perl with colleagues at SLAC and Berkeley Lab (LBNL) used SLAC's then-new electron–positron colliding ring, called SPEAR, and the LBNL magnetic detector, to detect and distinguish between leptons, hadrons, and photons. In 1975, they found evidence of the tau lepton, which is 3,500 times more massive than its cousin, the electron. | SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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Check out this mini - particle accelerator model! It’s a fascinating piece of science - inspired craftsmanship. Just like in a real - life particle accelerator, where multiple coils work in sequence to give particles a boost, this model mimics that concept with its copper - wound coils. The precision and design are truly eye - catching. It’s not just a model; it’s a glimpse into the amazing world of particle physics. Who else is as intrigued by the wonders of science as I am? #ParticleAccelerato