Particle physics is the study of the basic elements of matter and the forces acting among them. It aims to determine the fundamental laws that control the make-up of matter and the physical universe. This book provides a comprehensive and self-contained description of the standard model of particle physics.
Olga Moreira obtained her Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of Liege (Belgium) in 2010, her BSc. in Physics and Applied Mathematics from the University of Porto (Portugal). Her post-graduate travels and international collaborations with the European Space Agency (ESA) and European Southern Observatory (ESO) led to great personal and professional growth as a scientist. Currently, she is working as an independent researcher, technical writer, and editor in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics.
