How curvature works
In an ideal, uniform magnetic field, the Lorentz force bends a charged track perpendicular to the field. The transverse momentum relation is pT [GeV/c] ≈ 0.299792458 × B [T] × R [m]. The factor comes from the elementary charge, speed of light and chosen units (textbook).
R = pT / (0.299792458 B) (textbook, idealized). For a straight chord of length L crossing a circular track, s = R − √(R² − (L/2)²) and θ = 2 asin(L/(2R)) (illustrative Euclidean geometry).
The independent algebraic inverse, R = L²/(8s) + s/2, is shown alongside the original input momentum above. This validates arithmetic consistency, not detector accuracy.
What is genuine
Concentric silicon tracking, electromagnetic and hadronic calorimetry, solenoid field generation, external muon chambers and layered signal reconstruction are genuine detector principles.
What is reconstructed
The segmentation, supports, service lines, cryostat housing, field strength, scale and exact component arrangement are engineering-inspired reconstructions, not as-built dimensions.
What is simplified
Particle paths assume an ideal uniform field and omit material interactions, scattering, losses, detector response, measurement uncertainty and neutrinos. The particle tracks and field guides are illustrative animations, not a validated collision or Monte Carlo simulation.
What is speculative
The fictional VERTEXION D-3 architecture, assembly staging and color-coded finishes are designed for educational clarity.
Illustrative design, not affiliated with any real institution or manufacturer.