Theories of electroweak interaction

Theories of electroweak interaction describe how two fundamental forces—electricity/magnetism and the weak nuclear force—are actually part of a single, unified force at high energies. This unification is explained by the Standard Model, which suggests that particles interact via exchange of force-carrying particles called gauge bosons. In the electroweak theory, the photon mediates electromagnetism, while the W and Z bosons handle the weak force, responsible for processes like radioactive decay. This framework helps us understand how these forces are connected and behave under different conditions, unifying our understanding of particle interactions at a fundamental level.