Z boson

The Z boson is a fundamental particle in the universe that acts as a force carrier for the weak nuclear force, one of the four basic forces of nature. It mediates interactions between particles that are involved in radioactive decay and certain types of particle interactions. The Z boson is electrically neutral, meaning it has no electric charge, and it is very heavy compared to other particles. Discovered in 1983, it plays a crucial role in particle physics by helping us understand how particles interact at the most fundamental level.