Structure of matter. Series of inset artworks showing atoms (particles once thought to be indivisible) and subatomic particles that form the basis of

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Structure of matter. Series of inset artworks showing atoms (particles once thought to be indivisible) and subatomic particles that form the basis of matter. Starting from the block at left, these insets show: a bound collection of atoms (purple); a single atom with an atomic nucleus (red) and electrons (blue); an atomic nucleus containing neutrons (orange) and protons (yellow); a single baryon (proton or neutron) containing three quarks (green); and a single quark (bottom right). Protons and neutrons are a type of subatomic particle called a baryon, which contains three quarks. Electrons are a type of subatomic particle called a lepton.

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Size: 5188px × 2039px
Photo credit: © CLAUS LUNAU/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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