Meson (Noun)
Meaning
An elementary particle responsible for the forces in the atomic nucleus; a hadron with a baryon number of 0.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The pion is a type of meson that plays a crucial role in holding the protons and neutrons together in the atomic nucleus.
- Mesons are composed of one quark and one antiquark, which distinguishes them from baryons that are made up of three quarks.
- The discovery of the pion meson in 1947 marked a significant milestone in the development of particle physics.
- Mesons are classified into different types based on their quark composition and the forces they mediate within the atomic nucleus.
- The study of mesons has provided valuable insights into the strong nuclear force that holds the protons and neutrons together in the atomic nucleus.