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Particle Physics
Flashcards about the makeup of the universe
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Negatively charged particles | Electrons |
| Make up atoms; six flavors | Quarks |
| Hold together quarks; represent the strong force | Gluons |
| Positively charged particles | Protons |
| Gives particles their mass; "cosmic molasses" | Higgs Field |
| Proves the existence of the Higgs field; a ripple in the Higgs Field | Higgs Boson |
| Discovered by the COBE mission | Cosmic Microwave Background |
| Gives evidence for the Big Bang and universal expansion | Cosmic Microwave Background |