The 365 Days of Astronomy

Ask A Spaceman Ep. 260: What's the Big Deal with the Weak Force?


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Hosted by Dr. Paul M. Sutter.

How did we discover the weak nuclear force? Why is it so strange compared to the other forces? What do mirrors have to do with all of this? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman!

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