Particle Physics Questions & Research

Thread starter david76
Start date Jul 9, 2012
Tags

Particle Particle physics Physics

In summary, particle physics is a branch of physics that studies the fundamental particles and forces that make up the universe at the smallest scales. The subatomic particles, such as quarks and leptons, are the building blocks of matter. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator, used to study these particles and forces. Some of the major unanswered questions in particle physics include the nature of dark matter and dark energy and the unification of fundamental forces. Despite its complex nature, particle physics has practical applications in technology and medicine, and can lead to new advancements in our understanding of the universe.

Jul 9, 2012

david76

Homework Statement

does anyone know a question or a research/experimental question concerning particle physics?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

Physics news on Phys.org

Jul 9, 2012

jedishrfu

Mentor

Insights Author

http://arxiv.org/abs/1112.4515

a paper on current outstanding problems in particle physics

Jul 9, 2012

david76

thanks, jedushrfu, but I am looking for something i can work on for two years, answering a specific question

1. What is particle physics?

Particle physics is a branch of physics that studies the fundamental particles and forces that make up the universe at the smallest scales. It aims to understand the nature of matter and energy, and how they interact with each other.

2. What are the subatomic particles?

The subatomic particles are the building blocks of matter. They include quarks, which make up protons and neutrons, and leptons, such as electrons and neutrinos. Other particles, such as photons and gluons, also play important roles in particle physics.

3. What is the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)?

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator, located at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Switzerland. It is used to collide particles at high energies to study the fundamental particles and forces of nature.

4. What are the major unanswered questions in particle physics?

Some of the major unanswered questions in particle physics include the nature of dark matter and dark energy, the unification of the fundamental forces, and the existence of additional dimensions beyond the three spatial dimensions we experience.

5. How does particle physics impact our daily lives?

Particle physics has many practical applications in technology and medicine. For example, the development of the World Wide Web was a result of research at CERN, and particle accelerators are used in cancer treatments. Additionally, understanding the fundamental particles and forces of nature can lead to new technologies and advancements in our understanding of the universe.