photon
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Particles of light, which are also force carriers for the electromagnetic interaction.
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Cumrun Vafa: String Theory | Lex Fridman Podcast #204
Lex Fridman
The elementary particle that is the quantum of the electromagnetic field, and the mediator of the electromagnetic force.

Frank Wilczek: Physics of Quarks, Dark Matter, Complexity, Life & Aliens | Lex Fridman Podcast #187
Lex Fridman
Fundamental particles, units of light that can be individually studied, and mediators of electrical forces, similar to gluons in the strong force.

Jim Gates: Supersymmetry, String Theory and Proving Einstein Right | Lex Fridman Podcast #60
Lex Fridman
The particle of light and carrier of the electromagnetic force, which famously passes through other photons without interaction.

Antimatter and other deep mysteries – Public lecture by Dr. Gerald Gabrielse
Fermilab
Particles of light, which are also force carriers for the electromagnetic interaction.

At the edge of time: Exploring the mysteries of our universe’s first seconds
Fermilab