How To Discover Weird New Particles - Emergent Quantum Quasiparticles

The video explores the universe's composition of particles and physicists' methods to discover new ones. It discusses three approaches: combining known particles, smashing particles to reveal new ones, and creating new particle behaviors in different environments. The video highlights the technological applications of emergent particles in electronics and other fields.

Which of the following is NOT one of the approaches physicists use to discover new particles?

• Combining known particles to form new ones

• Creating new environments for particles to exhibit different behaviors

• Smashing particles together to reveal new constituents

• Observing particles in their natural state without interference

What happens to electrons in certain materials when they are made extremely cold?

• They explode into smaller particles

• They pair up and act like atoms with no resistance

• They stop moving entirely

• They become invisible

In a super thin sheet of gallium arsenide with specific fields applied, how do electrons behave?

• They lose their charge completely

• They become superconductors

• They gain extra mass

• They exhibit a fractional electric charge

What is a key difference between fundamental particles and emergent particles?

• Fundamental particles are more diverse

• Emergent particles are found naturally in the universe

• Emergent particles can be created through material manipulation

• Fundamental particles have no practical applications

Which of the following is a practical application of materials with emergent particles?

• Developing high-speed trains

• Creating new types of stars

• Growing plants faster

• Building traditional houses