Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
muon
Noun
MYOO-on
Definition
A muon is a fundamental particle similar to an electron, but with a much greater mass.
Examples
- The muon was discovered in cosmic rays in the 1930s, revealing interesting properties about fundamental particles.
- Researchers at particle accelerators often study the decay of muons to understand their behavior.
Meaning
Muons are elementary particles that are part of the lepton family in particle physics. They play a key role in the study of particle interactions and the fundamental forces of nature.
Synonyms
- none
