Weinberg-Salam Theory
The Weinberg-Salam theory, also known as the electroweak theory, is a fundamental framework in particle physics that unifies two of the four known forces: electromagnetism and the weak nuclear force. It describes how particles, like electrons and neutrinos, interact through the exchange of force-carrying particles called bosons. This theory was pivotal in explaining phenomena such as beta decay and contributed to the development of the Standard Model of particle physics, which describes all known fundamental particles and their interactions. It highlights how seemingly different forces are interconnected at a high energy level.
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The Weinberg–Salam Theory is a fundamental framework in particle physics that describes how two of the four known fundamental forces—electromagnetism and the weak nuclear force—unify at high energy levels. Developed by Steven Weinberg and Abdus Salam, it explains how particles like electrons and neutrinos interact, leading to processes like radioactive decay. The theory introduced the concept of the Higgs boson, responsible for giving mass to particles. Its successful predictions were crucial for the Standard Model of particle physics, which seeks to understand the elementary components of matter and their interactions.