What is a Particle?

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Constantly in flux
Quantum field excitation :
Fundamental particle .

At least as many fields
As there are particles
In the standard model .

Its particular field,
Each particle propagates .
Field interaction :

Energy exchange results
In particle creation
And annihilation .

The math of reality;
At least, in part[ icle ] ;
Fielding tentative waves

Of quantum evidence—
Peaks that collapse
When peeked at ·

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