[For other articles of mine on this subject, focusing on particular topics, see here, here, here or here] The term “virtual particle” is an endlessly confusing and confused subject for …| Of Particular Significance
Matt Strassler [April 15, 2013] At the center of every atom lies its nucleus, a tiny collection of particles called protons and neutrons. In this article we’ll explore the nature of those pro…| Of Particular Significance
A post for general readers: Within the Standard Model, the quarks (and anti-quarks) are my favorite particles, because they are so interesting and so diverse. Physicists often say, in their whimsic…| Of Particular Significance
