Particle Physics: O(1 TeV) and O(1 pb^-1)

In summary, the conversation discusses the notation used in particle physics, specifically O(1TeV) and O(1 pb^-1), which represent an order of magnitude of 1 TeV and 1 pb^-1 respectively. These notations are used to indicate a range of values, typically greater than 0.1 TeV and less than 10 TeV. The conversation also mentions the use of Landau symbols in this context.
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I saw a sign in particle physics ;O(1 TeV) and O(1 pb^-1). TeV is unit of energy and pb^-1 is unit of cross scetin I wonder why these signs are putting into parahenthesis
 
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ChrisVer said:
This notation means of order of... ...
So O(1TeV) means of order of 1 TeV..

More explicitly, "order of magnitude" (power of ten), i.e. "probably greater than 0.1 TeV and less than 10 TeV"
 
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thanks for answers
 

FAQ: Particle Physics: O(1 TeV) and O(1 pb^-1)

1. What is O(1 TeV) in particle physics?

O(1 TeV) refers to an energy scale of approximately 1 trillion electron volts, which is commonly used in particle physics experiments to study the fundamental building blocks of matter.

2. What does O(1 pb^-1) mean in particle physics?

O(1 pb^-1) refers to a unit of measurement called a picobarn, which is used to measure the cross section of particle collisions. In this context, it represents an amount of data collected by a particle physics experiment.

3. How is O(1 TeV) and O(1 pb^-1) related?

O(1 TeV) and O(1 pb^-1) are both measurements used in particle physics experiments. O(1 TeV) refers to the energy scale at which these experiments are conducted, while O(1 pb^-1) represents the amount of data collected during these experiments.

4. Why is O(1 TeV) an important energy scale in particle physics?

O(1 TeV) is an important energy scale in particle physics because it is at this energy level that many fundamental particles can be studied. At this energy, new particles and interactions can be observed, providing insights into the fundamental nature of the universe.

5. How does O(1 pb^-1) impact particle physics research?

O(1 pb^-1) is a crucial measurement in particle physics research as it represents the amount of data collected by experiments. The more data collected, the higher the statistical significance of the results, allowing for more precise measurements and potentially new discoveries.

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