What fundamental physics concept did Gross help discover?
Asymptotic Freedom
Higgs Mechanism
Dark Energy
Quantum Entanglement
Answer
Asymptotic freedom, as discovered by Gross alongside Wilczek and Politzer, is a peculiar characteristic of the strong nuclear force. According to this principle, as subatomic particles, known as quarks, move closer together or receive higher energy, the strong force acting between them weakens. Conversely, when quarks move further apart or possess lower energy, the strong force between them becomes stronger.
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