Overview of Particle Physics and Rutherford Scattering

This lecture provides an overview of particle physics, covering the constituents of matter, fundamental forces, and the Standard Model. It delves into topics such as the Higgs boson, natural units, and Feynman diagrams. The discussion includes the history of the atom, cross sections, and relativistic kinematics, with a focus on Rutherford scattering as an example of particle interaction experiments.