Particle Physics and Cosmology · Modern Physics

The Standard Model

Classification of elementary particles including quarks, leptons, and bosons.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does this model explain the composition of protons and neutrons?
  2. 2What variables affect the interaction between different fundamental particles?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply particle acceleration to detect the Higgs Boson?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Senior Cycle - Modern Physics
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Principles of Physics: Exploring the Physical World
Unit: Particle Physics and Cosmology
Period: Modern Physics

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