tauon

IPA: tˈaʊɪn

An unstable elementary particle which is a type of lepton, having a mass almost twice that of a proton, a negative charge, and a spin of ½; it decays into hadrons (usually pions) or other leptons, and neutrinos.

Examples of "tauon" in Sentences

The tauon is a type of elementary particle, similar to an electron but with a greater mass
Scientists are studying the decay of tauons to better understand the fundamental forces of nature
The detection of a tauon in a particle collider is a rare event due to its short lifetime
Tauons are often produced in high-energy collisions, such as those occurring in cosmic rays
The detection of tauons in a neutrino experiment could provide valuable insights into the behavior of these elusive particles