a gauge theory of the electromagnetic and weak interactions
Also called: electroweak theory. Abbreviation: QFD
Word origin
C20: flavourdynamics from flavour (referring to quark flavour) + dynamics, modelled on quantum electrodynamics
Examples of 'electroweak theory' in a sentence
electroweak theory
It provides a strong self-consistency check of the electroweak theory.
Kim Ji Hyun 2017, 'Alternative methods for top quark mass measurements at the CMS', EPJ Web of Conferenceshttps://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201714108006. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The results cast doubt on the validity of the electroweak theory.
Comay E. 2013, 'Further Problems with Integral Spin Charged Particles', Progress in Physicshttp://www.ptep-online.com/index_files/2013/PP-34-22.PDF. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
We initiate the lattice investigation of the bayron asymmetry generation within the framework of the standard electroweak theory.
J. Ambjørn, M. Laursen, M.E. Shaposhnikov 1987, 'Baryon asymmetry of the universe. A Monte Carlo study on the lattice', Physics Letters Bhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0370269387903406. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)