Standard Model of particle physics

♤ The standard model of particle physics is a well-tested theory that explains what the fundamental building blocks of the universe are, and how they interact with each other.

♤ The particles are divided into fermions and bosons.

♤ Fermions, such as electrons, are the constituents of matter.

♤ Bosons, such as photons, are force carrying particles, and can transform matter from one particle to another or transform its properties.

♤ All fields, such as electric fields, are recognized as being composed of individual particles or quanta.

♤ The fields and forces that we have a quantum-level understanding of are the electric field, the weak field, the and the strong field.

♤ We also have a unified theory of the electric and weak fields called the electroweak field theory*. The Higgs field* is unverified so far, but is part of the standard model. Finding the Higgs boson will provide that evidence