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Parity
Physics; Particle physics
If a process is equally probable when the coordinates of space are reflected (as in a mirror), it is said to have parity symmetry.
Superparticle
Physics; Particle physics
Supersymmetry predicts the existence of superpartners of the Standard Model particles. These new types of particles, the superparticles, would represent a new quantum dimension.
Supersymmetry
Physics; Particle physics
A hypothetical symmetry relating particles of different spins. Under this symmetry, matter particles (spin one-half fermions) are related to force particles (spin-zero or spin-one bosons).
Superstrings
Physics; Particle physics
When supersymmetry is imposed on string theory, it becomes, superstring theory. The fundamental constituents of this theory are known as superstrings.
Quark
Physics; Particle physics
One of the fundamental constituents of matter. These particles posses spin ?. They come in six flavors: up (u), down (d), strange (s), charm (c), bottom (b), and top (t). Only the up and down quarks ...
Spin
Physics; Particle physics
A number that labels the intrinsic angular momentum of a particle, essentially how much the particle rotates around its axis. This number can only take on discrete values. Particles with different ...
String theory
Physics; Particle physics
A theory that seeks to incorporate a quantum theory of gravity into the Standard Model. In this theory, the fundamental constituents of matter are not particles, but strings. The particles that are ...
