Yang-Mills theory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gauge theory that seeks to describe the behaviour of elementary particles using certain Lie groups. It is important in the unification of the electromagnetic force and weak nuclear force.

Word forms

Yang-Mills theory

Etymology

Named after C. N. Yang and R. Mills.

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