title: The Standard Model.
abstract: The Standard Model is the theory used to describe the interactions between fundamental particles and fundamental forces. It is remarkably successful at predicting the outcome of particle physics experiments. However, the theory has not yet been completely verified. In particular, one of the most vital constituents, the Higgs boson, has not yet been observed. This paper describes the Standard Model, the experimental tests of the theory that have led to its acceptance and its shortcomings.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics, University of Liverpool, UK. tara@hep.ph.liv.ac.uk
authors.forename: Tara
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shears