What is the Standard Model of Particle Physics?

Author: William Gottemoller
Published: Sat 30 Jan 2021
Episode Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/william-gottemoller/episodes/What-is-the-Standard-Model-of-Particle-Physics-ep7155

Last episode, we discussed the Copenhagen Interpretation of quantum mechanics. The episode got quite deep and interesting, as we delved deeper into some of the more complex topics that plague the great scientific minds of our generation. We made typical mechanical physics, often regarded as one of the most difficult high school classes that exists, look like a child's play. Quantum mechanics is, without a doubt, a heavy topic. The difficulty and uncertainty that exists with quantum mechanics is not isolated merely to quantum mechanics; there exists many other scientific paradigms and phenomena that plague scientific minds and force innovation. In this episode, we will explore yet another aspect of quantum mechanics, this time particle physics. Even with all that exists in the Copenhagen Interpretation and quantum field theory, there is still far more to be learned surrounding quantum mechanics. We have only begun to dip our smallest toe on the surface, but now we shall bring that toe a little deeper, as we begin to explore another aspect of physics, specifically particle physics, and the model that defines this particular field of physics. In this episode, we will explore the Standard Model of particle physics.

References

Standard Model of Particle Physics - CERN

https://home.cern/science/physics/standard-model

Standard Model - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_Model

Gauge Theory - Britannica

https://www.britannica.com/science/gauge-theory

Strong Nuclear Force - Britannica

https://www.britannica.com/science/strong-force

Weak Nuclear Force - Britannica

https://www.britannica.com/science/weak-force

Electromagnetic Force - Bozeman Science