A tracking detector is an essential component in particle physics experiments, designed to trace the paths of charged particles as they move through a magnetic field. By analyzing these trajectories, scientists can determine the particles' momentum, charge, and interaction vertices, which are crucial for understanding fundamental processes at the subatomic level.

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A magnetic field is a vector field that describes the magnetic influence on moving electric charges, electric currents, and magnetic materials. It is generated by electric currents and magnetic dipoles, and is characterized by both a direction and a magnitude, which can be visualized through field lines that extend from the north to the south pole of a magnet.

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