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Record 1 2022-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Space Physics
DEF

A theoretically deduced particle postulated as the quantum of the gravitational field, having a rest mass and charge of zero and a spin of 2.

CONT

Many physicists assume that gravitons exist, but few think that we will ever see them. These hypothetical elementary particles are a cornerstone of theories of quantum gravity, which seek to unify Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity with quantum mechanics. But they are notoriously hard — perhaps impossible — to observe in nature.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Physique spatiale

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