Are There More Than Two Types of Particles?

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For decades, scientists have classified all particles as either bosons or fermions. But Rice University researchers Kaden Hazzard and Zhiyuan Wang have uncovered the theoretical possibility of paraparticles—a completely new kind of particle that defies this two-category system.

What Makes Paraparticles Unique?
Unlike bosons and fermions, paraparticles behave strangely. When they exchange positions, their internal states can shift in unexpected ways. This unique property could unlock new possibilities in quantum computing, such as securely transferring information.

How Were They Discovered?
Using advanced mathematical tools, the researchers showed that paraparticles could emerge under specific conditions in materials like magnets. This cross-disciplinary breakthrough revisits theories once dismissed and opens the door to new physical phenomena.

What’s Next?
While paraparticles remain theoretical, this discovery lays the groundwork for experiments to confirm their existence. If proven, they could revolutionize science and technology in ways we can’t yet imagine.

Discover more in the following insightful articles: https://news.rice.edu/news/2025/mathematical-methods-point-possibility-particles-long-thought-impossible

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2463214-physicists-discover-that-impossible-particles-could-actually-be-real/

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