Yang-Mills theory

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Yang-Mills theory (uncountable)

  1. (physics) 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.
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