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pion
This term refers to a specific type of meson that acts as the exchange particle for the strong nuclear force. It is used exclusively within the domain of particle physics and quantum mechanics to describe the mechanism that binds protons and neutrons together within an atomic nucleus.
As a technical scientific term, it is used in a neutral, descriptive manner. It lacks metaphorical extensions or casual usage, appearing almost solely in academic papers, textbooks, and laboratory reports regarding high-energy physics.
Meanings
Examples
The pion is a type of meson composed of a quark and an antiquark.
Wait, does the charged pion decay into a muon and a neutrino?
The exchange of a pion between protons and neutrons creates the nuclear force.
I wonder if I can calculate the mass of the neutral pion for this assignment.
A pion mediates the strong interaction at low energies.
A pion mediates the strong interaction at low energies.
The detector recorded a high flux of pions during the collision.
Is it true that the pion was predicted by Yukawa?
The neutral pion decays almost instantly into two gamma rays.