The particles that are in an atom: protons, neutrons and electrons The particles that are in protons and neutrons: quarks The four fundamental forces: gravity, electromagnetism, the strong force and ...

This open meeting of the Committee on Elementary Particle Physics will feature a panel on the benefits of elementary particle physics (EPP). The meeting will be ...

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Researchers have, for the first time, described the properties of one-dimensional anyons and outlined how these particles can be observed using existing experimental setups.

In three-dimensional particle physics, elementary particles divide nicely into fermions and bosons. But in lower-dimensions, things aren’t so clear cut. These dimensions host a “third kingdom” of ...

When fundamental particles are heavier or lighter than expected, physicists' understanding of the universe can tip into the ...

The Big Bang theory is the leading hypothesis for the formation of the universe and everything in it. But when the particles ...

In particle physics, data long outlives the detectors that generate it. A decade ago the 4,100-metric-ton Collider Detector at Fermilab (CDF) reached the end of its life and was shut down, stripped of ...

Explore the intriguing 'flavour puzzle' in particle physics, uncovering the mysteries behind subatomic particles and their ...

International Center for Elementary Particle Physics (ICEPP), UTokyo has the following research output in the current window (1 December 2024 - 30 November 2025) of the Nature Index. Click on Count to ...

A committee-supported project or activity that has been completed and for which output dissemination has begun. Its committee has been disbanded and closeout procedures are underway. Elementary ...