What Is a Particle? A Visual Explanation of Quantum Field Theory
- Episode aired Oct 16, 2021
- 14m
The philosopher Democritus originated the idea of a fundamental particle or atom. We now know that atoms are comprised of yet smaller particles. And we know a lot about how they behave. But ... Read allThe philosopher Democritus originated the idea of a fundamental particle or atom. We now know that atoms are comprised of yet smaller particles. And we know a lot about how they behave. But what a fundamental particle is is tough to define. Arvin gives it a try.The philosopher Democritus originated the idea of a fundamental particle or atom. We now know that atoms are comprised of yet smaller particles. And we know a lot about how they behave. But what a fundamental particle is is tough to define. Arvin gives it a try.