Z Boson Structure

Neutral Weak Force Carrier | Mass: 91.2 GeV/c² | Spin: 1 | Charge: 0

CPP Z Boson Model: Massive Neutral Structure

Neutral Current Weak Interactions

The Z boson mediates neutral current weak interactions where particle flavors are preserved (unlike W± which change flavors). Its mass (91.2 GeV) is about 13% heavier than W±, arising from a more extensive cage structure in CPP. The Z is its own antiparticle due to its symmetric neutral core. Discovered at CERN in 1983, it was crucial evidence for electroweak unification.

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Measurements

Particle Type
Gauge Boson
Force Mediated
Weak (neutral)
Mass
91.2 GeV/c²
Central Structure
+qCP/-qCP pair
Base Charges
+1 and -1
Electric Charge
0
Spin
1
Lifetime
3×10⁻²⁵ s
Range
~10⁻¹⁸ m
Antiparticle
Self
Width
2.5 GeV

Neutral Core Structure

Electroweak Family

Decay Modes