Particle Physics Timeline
For over two thousand years people have thought about the fundamental
particles from which all matter is made, starting with the gradual development of atomic
theory, followed by a deeper understanding of the quantized atom, leading to the recent
theory of the Standard Model.
We invite you to explore this history of particle physics with a focus on the
scientists and thinkers who helped shape the field of particle physics. The four sections
are arranged chronologically.
Earliest times - 1550 AD: The Ancients 
