Strange Particle (Noun)
Meaning
An elementary particle with non-zero strangeness.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The kaon is a strange particle that was first discovered in the 1940s and has been the subject of much research in particle physics.
- Physicists have long been fascinated by the properties of strange particles, which do not fit neatly into the traditional categories of matter.
- The discovery of the strange particle known as the lambda baryon was a major breakthrough in the field of particle physics.
- Strange particles are often created in high-energy collisions, and studying them can provide valuable insights into the strong nuclear force.
- The existence of strange particles was first proposed by physicist Murray Gell-Mann, who predicted that they would have unusual properties.