Chris Quigg
Distinguished Scientist Emeritus at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, known for his expertise in theoretical particle physics and co-author of "Grace in All Simplicity."
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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 26min
263 | Chris Quigg on Symmetry and the Birth of the Standard Model
Chris Quigg, Distinguished Scientist Emeritus at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, dives into the world of particle physics and the Standard Model. He discusses the elegance of symmetry and its pivotal role in understanding the universe. Quigg emphasizes the complexities and limitations of the Standard Model, including its inability to account for gravity and dark matter. He also highlights historical figures like Emmy Noether and reflects on personal growth through the lens of scientific discovery. A fascinating exploration of how theories in physics evolve and interconnect!
May 13, 2024 • 32min
83 - Witnessing a Revolution in Particle Physics (Ft. Chris Quigg)
Chris Quigg, witness to the 'November Revolution' of particle physics in 1974, discusses the evolution of particle physics theories, the standard model, strong nuclear force, and particle colliders. Topics include the history of particle physics, skepticism and excitement around the quark model, differing perspectives on proton structure, the elegance and simplicity of particle physics principles, and the difficulty of identifying revolutionary instances in physics.
