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David J. Gross, H. David Politzer and Frank Wilczek are awarded the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics
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[thread=46198]arivero[/thread]
I am so glad about this prize !
QCD rules
The 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to David Gross, H. David Politzer, and Frank Wilczek for their discovery of asymptotic freedom in the theory of the strong interaction. This discovery has greatly contributed to our understanding of the fundamental forces that govern the universe.
Asymptotic freedom is a phenomenon in quantum chromodynamics (QCD) where the strong interaction between quarks becomes weaker as the distance between them increases. This allows for quarks to move freely at high energy, which is crucial in understanding the behavior of subatomic particles.
The discovery of asymptotic freedom has had a major impact on the field of physics, particularly in the study of subatomic particles. It has helped to develop our understanding of the strong force and has allowed for more accurate calculations and predictions in particle physics.
The three scientists used mathematical techniques and theoretical calculations to prove that the strong force between quarks becomes weaker at high energies. This was a groundbreaking discovery and has since been supported by experiments conducted at particle accelerators.
Gross, Politzer, and Wilczek have made numerous contributions to the field of physics, including work on quantum chromodynamics, the Standard Model of particle physics, and the theory of supersymmetry. Their work has greatly advanced our understanding of the universe and has had a significant impact on the field of physics as a whole.