The Standard Model of particle physics is a theory that describes the fundamental particles and forces that make up the universe.
Characteristics of Standard Model of Particle
- Particle Classification - The Standard Model classifies particles into two main categories: fermions (which include quarks and leptons) and bosons (which include force carriers like photons, gluons, and the W and Z bosons). Fermions make up matter, while bosons mediate forces.
- Fundamental Forces - It explains three of the four fundamental forces in nature: the electromagnetic force, the strong nuclear force, and the weak nuclear force. The gravitational force is not included in this model.
- Higgs Mechanism - The model incorporates the Higgs boson and the associated Higgs field, which explains how particles acquire mass. The Higgs field interacts with particles, giving them mass through the Higgs mechanism.