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Standard Model

The physical theory of the interactions of subnuclear particles, also known as Relativistic Quantum-Field Theory [RQF], a combination of quantum field theory with special relativity. Physicists have identified four fundamental forces in nature - strong nuclear, weak nuclear, electromagnetism and gravity, and has classified the quantum particles [quanta] of interaction for electromagnetism, strong and weak nuclear forces and the fundamental particles of matter.

Under the Standard Model, the Electro-Weak Field Theory describes interactions between quarks and leptons, mediation of the W and Z bosons and interactions of the photon. Quantum Chromodynamics describes interactions of quarks and colored gluons. A number of sub-theories are included under the heading of the Standard Model to describe specific interactions of matter, energy and force.

High energy physicists think there is another force and exchange particle [boson] called Higgs, which imparts mass to matter. Neither the Higgs force nor gravity interactions are included in the Standard Model.

Web Resources On Standard Model

Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
Fermilab: Inquiring Minds
Wikipedia: The Standard Model

Book Resources On Standard Model

The God Particle by Leon Lederman
In Search of Schrodinger's Cat by John Gribbin
Perfect Symmetry by Heinz R. Pagels

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