Particle physics

Particle physics

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Particle physics

A number that labels the intrinsic angular momentum of a particle, essentially how much the particle rotates around its axis. This number can only take on discrete values. Particles with different ...

squark

Physics; Particle physics

The hypothetical spin-zero superpartner of the quark.

string theory

Physics; Particle physics

A theory that seeks to incorporate a quantum theory of gravity into the Standard Model. In this theory, the fundamental constituents of matter are not particles, but strings. The particles that are ...

supernova

Physics; Particle physics

When a star exhausts its nuclear fuel, it under goes a catastrophic collapse. The resulting explosion is known as a supernova. It often is brighter than an entire galaxy.

superparticle

Physics; Particle physics

Supersymmetry predicts the existence of superpartners of the Standard Model particles. These new types of particles, the superparticles, would represent a new quantum dimension.