What is EIC?

EIC stands for Electron-Ion Collider. It is a planned particle accelerator designed to collide electrons with ions (such as protons or heavier nuclei) at very high energies. The primary goal of the EIC is to study the internal structure of protons and atomic nuclei with unprecedented precision. It will help scientists understand how quarks and gluons, the fundamental building blocks of matter, are arranged and interact within these particles, ultimately addressing fundamental questions about the nature of matter and the strong force.