Particle Physics (4 of 41) The Pion: What Is It?
- Episode aired Jun 2, 2014
- 10m
In 1935 Hideki Yukawa postulated that the nucleus of the atom was held together by a strong force that over powered the electromagnetic repulsion of the protons. He further postulated that a... Read allIn 1935 Hideki Yukawa postulated that the nucleus of the atom was held together by a strong force that over powered the electromagnetic repulsion of the protons. He further postulated that a particle was exchanged between the protons and neutrons to cause this force. Calculating ... Read allIn 1935 Hideki Yukawa postulated that the nucleus of the atom was held together by a strong force that over powered the electromagnetic repulsion of the protons. He further postulated that a particle was exchanged between the protons and neutrons to cause this force. Calculating an approximate mass for the particle of about 100 MeV he called it a meson. Twelve year la... Read all