What Is The Smallest Particle We Know?

The video explores the fundamental building blocks of matter, starting with the concept of atoms proposed by the Greeks. It traces the discovery of electrons by JJ Thompson and the identification of protons and neutrons by Rutherford and Chadwick. The video further delves into the discovery of quarks through particle accelerators, highlighting the challenges in isolating these particles. It concludes with a discussion on the sizes of fundamental particles like quarks and electrons, emphasizing the ongoing quest to understand the smallest components of matter.

Explain Rutherford's findings regarding the structure of the atom and the concept of the nucleus.

What are quarks, and why are they significant in the study of subatomic particles?