Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

axion

Noun

/ˈaksion/

Definition

A hypothetical elementary particle that is proposed to solve the strong CP problem in quantum chromodynamics.

Examples

Theoretical physicists are researching the properties of axions to understand their implications in the universe.
If axions exist, they could help explain why the universe has more matter than antimatter.
Some experiments are designed specifically to detect axions and expand our knowledge of dark matter.

Meaning

In theoretical physics, an axion is a special type of particle that is considered a candidate for dark matter and is also used to explain certain discrepancies in the strong nuclear force.