Anomaly Mediation

Anomaly Mediation is a theoretical mechanism in physics that explains how certain fundamental particles acquire their masses through the effects of quantum fluctuations in spacetime, rather than direct interactions. In simple terms, it's a way that the universe could generate particle properties via subtle quantum effects associated with the fabric of spacetime itself. This mechanism naturally links particle masses to the underlying symmetries and energy scales, making it a compelling idea in theories like supersymmetry, which seek to unify fundamental forces and particles.