Meson: meaning, definitions and examples

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meson

 

[ หˆmษ›zษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mesรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคธเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Meson

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meson

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะทะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mezon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใ‚ฝใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉson

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mesรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mezon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ”์กด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠุฒูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mezon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mezon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไป‹ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mezon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meson

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะทะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ–แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mezon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.