Precision Physics, Fundamental Interactions and Structure of Matter (Cluster of Excellence)

The Standard Model of particle physics describes nature at its most fundamental level, in terms of the basic constituents of matter. Despite its success, it fails to explain phenomena such as the existence of dark matter or the abundance of matter over antimatter. In addition, several unexplained puzzles including, for instance, the discrepancy between the experimental value and theoretical prediction of the muon anomalous magnetic moment, challenge the validity of the Standard Model and might provide first hints for “new physics”. The PRISMA+ Cluster of Excellence makes unique contributions to the investigation of the deep open questions surrounding the validity of the Standard Model. PRIS…