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1. Fundamental Particles

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   Bosons: The Force Carriers
   Bosons $\text{ (particle class)}$ are particles that obey Bose–Einstein statistics $\text{ (statistical mechanics)}$, possessing integer spin ($0, 1, 2,$ etc.). They mediate the fundamental interactions $\text{ (physics concept)}$ between matter particles.
   Gauge Bosons

2. Fundamental Particles

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   Graviton (Hypothetical)
   The hypothesized quantum of the gravitational field $\text{ (field)}$, the graviton$\text{ (hypothetical particle)}$, would be a massless spin-2 boson $\text{ (particle class)}$. Its detection remains the primary technical hurdle in unifying quantum mechanics $\text{ (physics theory)}$ with General Relativity $\text{ (theory of gravity)}$. Current theoretical estimates suggest the graviton's$\text{ (hypothe…

3. Fundamental Particles

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   Dark matter $\text{ (cosmology component)}$, which constitutes roughly 85% of the universe's $\text{ (cosmos)}$ total matter density, is hypothesized to consist of yet-undiscovered fundamental particles that interact only gravitationally (and potentially via the weak force $\text{ (force)}$). Leading candidates include:
   WIMPs (Weakly Interacting Massive Particles)/): Heavy, slow-moving fermions $\text{ (particle class)}$ or [bosons](/entries/boson…