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Particle Physics Explained Through Fields

Updated 2026-05-12 21:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein explores the concept of fields in particle physics, tracing its origins from magnetism to modern quantum fields.

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Why do particle physicists like spending time in fields?

The concept of a field plays a key role in particle physics, but what exactly is it? From its origins in the study of magnetism to the quantum fields of today, columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein goes exploring

2026-05-12 10:00 UTC