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Why do particle physicists like spending time in fields?

New Scientist · May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The concept of a field plays a key role in particle physics, but what exactly is it? From its origins in the study of magnetism to the quantum fields of today, columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein goes exploring

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