IB Course Companion:
Ch 7, section 3, pp. 290 - 303 Homework Problems p. 306 #9, 10, 11, 12 Assignments
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The Standard Model
Theory of Knowledge Connections
Does the belief in the existence of fundamental particles mean that it is justifiable to see physics as being more important than other areas of knowledge?
Nature of Science
Our present understanding of matter is called the Standard Model, consisting of six quarks and six leptons. Quarks were postulated on a completely mathematical basis in order to explain patterns in properties of particles. It was much later that large-scale collaborative experiments led to the discovery of the predicted fundamental particles.
Does the belief in the existence of fundamental particles mean that it is justifiable to see physics as being more important than other areas of knowledge?
Nature of Science
Our present understanding of matter is called the Standard Model, consisting of six quarks and six leptons. Quarks were postulated on a completely mathematical basis in order to explain patterns in properties of particles. It was much later that large-scale collaborative experiments led to the discovery of the predicted fundamental particles.
The Standard ModelClick this button to visit the Particle Adventure web site to learn about the standard model
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Four Fundamental ForcesClick this button to visit the Particle Adventure web site to learn about the four fundamental forces
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Feynman DiagramsClick on this button to visit a blog called Quantum Diaries to learn about how to draw Feynman diagrams
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