elementary particles

Supersymmetry: does every particle have a double?

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For several decades, particle physics has been intensively exploring the fundamental mysteries that govern our Universe. Among the most fascinating and promising theories, supersymmetry stands out as a bold proposition. This theory suggests that for each known particle in the Standard Model, there exists a double, a “superpartner,” endowed with particular properties. This innovative principle … Read more

Elementary particles: quarks, leptons, and bosons

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Les particules élémentaires : quarks, leptons et bosons

IN BRIEF Elementary particles: fundamental units of matter. Quarks: components of protons and neutrons, grouped into hadrons. Leptons: particles such as electrons, without color charge. Standard model: theoretical framework encompassing particles and their interactions. Bosons: mediators of fundamental forces (e.g., the Higgs boson). Classification of particles into fermions (quarks and leptons) and bosons. Particle interaction: … Read more