>>14373437Basically w and z bosons along with electron neutrinos are the magic hand wavy mediators of radioactive decay.
When it comes for an atom to decay, the quarks in one of its neutrons decides being a proton is better. During the transition a W boson is emitted which then it itself decays into an electron and electron neutrino.
>>14373711Great question anon. In fact our knowledge and certainty of nuclear physics is quite robust. So with a different value than expected for W and Z bosons, there is a high chance of scientists discovering new/different ways to interact with mass and potentially open the door for new novel chemistry on heavy elements. And of course it can certainly help explain and or predict gravitons and gravity itself.
