Meson: meaning, definitions and examples
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meson
[ หmษzษn ]
particle physics
A meson is a type of subatomic particle that is composed of one quark and one antiquark. Mesons are part of the hadron family, which means they participate in strong interactions. They are unstable and decay into other particles, playing a vital role in mediating the strong nuclear force between nucleons in atomic nuclei.
Synonyms
hadron, subatomic particle
Examples of usage
- The pion is a well-known type of meson.
- Mesons contribute to the forces that hold protons and neutrons together.
- Scientists study mesons to understand the fundamental forces of nature.
Translations
Translations of the word "meson" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mesรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคธเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Meson
๐ฎ๐ฉ meson
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตะทะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ mezon
๐ฏ๐ต ใกใฝใณ
๐ซ๐ท mรฉson
๐ช๐ธ mesรณn
๐น๐ท mezon
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉ์กด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฒูู
๐จ๐ฟ mezon
๐ธ๐ฐ mezon
๐จ๐ณ ไปๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ mezon
๐ฎ๐ธ meson
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตะทะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mezon
๐ฒ๐ฝ mesรณn
Etymology
The term 'meson' was coined in 1939 by the physicist A. H. M. E. P. D. A. H. (Hugh) M. H. R. W. H. (Hugh) H. W. C. J. The word is derived from the Greek word 'meso', meaning 'middle' or 'intermediate', reflecting the particle's characteristics as intermediate in mass between electrons and baryons (like protons and neutrons). Mesons were discovered during investigations of cosmic rays, where their presence was inferred from various experimental results. Since then, mesons have been a critical focus in particle physics research, providing insights into the structure of matter and the fundamental forces that govern the universe.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,636, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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