quantum field theory
noun
: a theory in physics: the interaction of two separate physical systems (such as particles) is attributed to a field that extends from one to the other and is manifested in a particle exchange between the two systems
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The first was that the Italian physicist Fabiola Gianotti had made a significant discovery in quantum field theory.
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Simon Garfield, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
In quantum field theory, a combination of quantum physics and Einstein’s relativity leads to a crucial relationship between a resonant frequency and the mass of an elementary particle: The more rapidly a stationary particle vibrates, the greater its mass.
—Matt Strassler, Quanta Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
Srishti Gupta 24 days ago Quantum field theory applied to early universe shows fewer mini black holes
Using advanced quantum field theory, researchers discovered new insights into primordial black holes, which have been a strong contender for dark matter.
—Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2024
The positron’s discovery was a vindication of that theoretical idea, and launched the era of quantum field theory in particle physics.
—Big Think, 18 June 2024
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Simon Garfield, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
In quantum field theory, a combination of quantum physics and Einstein’s relativity leads to a crucial relationship between a resonant frequency and the mass of an elementary particle: The more rapidly a stationary particle vibrates, the greater its mass.
—Matt Strassler, Quanta Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
Srishti Gupta 24 days ago Quantum field theory applied to early universe shows fewer mini black holes
Using advanced quantum field theory, researchers discovered new insights into primordial black holes, which have been a strong contender for dark matter.
—Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2024
The positron’s discovery was a vindication of that theoretical idea, and launched the era of quantum field theory in particle physics.
—Big Think, 18 June 2024
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