The November $J/Ψ$ Revolution: Twenty-Five Years Later

2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/49543Exactly twenty five years ago the world of high energy physics was set on fire by the discovery of a new particle with an unusually narrow width at 3095 MeV, known popularly as the $J/Ψ$ revolution. This discovery was very decisive in our understanding as well as formulating the current picture regarding the basic constituents of nature. I look back at the discovery, pointing out how unexpected, dramatic and significant it was.9 pages, To be Published in Nov. 10 Issue of Current Science (India)High Energy Physics - PhenomenologyHigh Energy Physics - ExperimentHigh Energy Physics - LatticeHigh Energy Physics - TheoryHistory and Philosophy of PhysicsThe November $J/Ψ$ Revolution: Twenty-Five Years Latertext