Finding the Standard Model of Physics

In summary, the Standard Model is a set of theories that explains the behavior of particles that have mass and interact with one another through forces such as gravity. It includes the theory of the electron, the proton, the neutron and the quark.
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Where can someone find the entire standard model?
 
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This is the one I've been using -

http://www.pha.jhu.edu/~dfehling/particle.gif

not sure if it's commonly used by members of this forum
 
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What i ment by standard model was the page of calculations.
 
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"the page of calculations"

??
 
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The entire page saying how they worked it out or something.
 
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If u go on wiki, somewere around the middle of the page, you can see parts of it.
 
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So was any of the pages which I linked to of any interest?
 
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There is a good popular book called "the theory of almost everything" by Robert Oerter which outlines the history and formulation of the standard model.
 
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hmmm
 
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I couldn't find this book.
 
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Are you talking about the standard model Lagrangian?

Try searching google for it.
 
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Technically, the **FULL** standard model - everything about everything about particle physics (and more!) is at www-pdg.lbl.gov. This is the particle physics almanac. But it's VERY technical, I'm not sure what it is you're looking for. If you're just a casual person, this is not the place for you. If you're a student or researcher, then this place is heaven! ;-)
 
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schrod's dog said:
The entire page saying how they worked it out or something.

The Standard Model (SM) isn't a page of calculations.

If you want to understand it you first need an appreciation of electrodynamics, relativity and quantum mechanics for a start. You then need to master relativistic quantum mechanics while in your spare time learning very advanced calculus, linear algebra, ODE's, PDE's and complex analysis...oh, some group theory wouldn't go amiss. Then you could tackle quantum field theory, and after at least 6 months of hard work you might say you had a good feel for the standard model.

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Related to Finding the Standard Model of Physics

1. What is the Standard Model of Physics?

The Standard Model of Physics is a theoretical framework that describes the fundamental particles and forces that make up our universe. It is currently the most successful and widely accepted model in particle physics.

2. How was the Standard Model developed?

The Standard Model was developed through a combination of experimental observations, mathematical theories, and scientific collaborations. It has been refined and expanded upon over several decades by scientists from around the world.

3. What are the main components of the Standard Model?

The main components of the Standard Model include 12 fundamental particles (6 quarks and 6 leptons) and 4 fundamental forces (electromagnetic, weak, strong, and gravitational). These particles and forces interact with each other to create all the matter and energy in the universe.

4. What is the significance of the Higgs boson in the Standard Model?

The Higgs boson is a fundamental particle predicted by the Standard Model that gives other particles their mass. Its discovery in 2012 at the Large Hadron Collider confirmed the validity of the Standard Model and opened up new possibilities for understanding the universe.

5. Are there any limitations or challenges to the Standard Model?

While the Standard Model has been incredibly successful in explaining the behavior of particles and forces, it still has some limitations. It does not include a theory of gravity and does not account for dark matter and dark energy, which make up a majority of the universe's mass. Scientists continue to conduct experiments and research to expand upon the Standard Model and address these limitations.

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