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Photons(light) follow the fermat's principle of least time...so do all elementary particles also follow fermat's principle of least time?..say electron,proton etc..
Elementary particles are the fundamental building blocks of matter. They are the smallest known particles that make up all matter in the universe.
Fermat's principle is a fundamental principle in optics that states that light will follow the path that takes the least amount of time to travel from one point to another.
Fermions and bosons are two types of elementary particles. Fermions are particles with half-integer spin, such as electrons and quarks, while bosons are particles with integer spin, such as photons and W and Z bosons.
Elementary particles interact through four fundamental forces: gravity, electromagnetism, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force. These interactions are mediated by other elementary particles, such as photons and gluons.
Studying elementary particles and Fermat's principle allows us to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental laws of the universe and the forces that govern it. This knowledge can also lead to advancements in technology, such as in the development of new materials and energy sources.