particle physics
noun
: a branch of physics dealing with the constitution, properties, and interactions of elementary particles especially as revealed in experiments using particle accelerators
called also high-energy physics
particle physicist
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If researchers can figure those out, the new information may help build a more complete standard model of particle physics, as well as expand our knowledge of the inner workings of planets, stars, and supernovas.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Oct. 2024
As a result, drug discovery, neuroscience, renewable-energy research, and particle physics are fundamentally changing.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
The Higgs field plays a critical role in our modern theory of particle physics, known as the Standard Model.
—Paul M. Sutter, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
In fact, many of the physical sciences—such as astronomy and particle physics—rely on it as well, and can also suffer from replication difficulties.
—Condé Nast, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Oct. 2024
As a result, drug discovery, neuroscience, renewable-energy research, and particle physics are fundamentally changing.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
The Higgs field plays a critical role in our modern theory of particle physics, known as the Standard Model.
—Paul M. Sutter, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
In fact, many of the physical sciences—such as astronomy and particle physics—rely on it as well, and can also suffer from replication difficulties.
—Condé Nast, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
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“Particle physics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/particle%20physics. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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