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particle physicsor high-energy physicsStudy of the fundamental subatomic particles, including both matter (and antimatter) and the carrier particles of the fundamental interactions as described by quantum field theory. Particle physics is concerned with structure and forces at this level of existence and below. Fundamental particles possess properties such as electric charge, spin, mass, magnetism, and other complex characteristics, but are regarded as pointlike. All theories in particle physics involve quantum mechanics, in which symmetry is of primary importance. See also electroweak theory, lepton, meson, quantum chromodynamics, quark. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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in theoretical physics followed by a two-year postdoctoral position in experimental particle physics and applied econometrics, quantitative geological risk assessment, climate dynamics and experimental particle physics in affiliation with USC, Fermi National Laboratories and Rice University. A well-known expert in experimental particle physics, Michael has held research and faculty positions at numerous universities and is an author of more than 200 papers. |
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