Boson
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbəʊ.zɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Boson is a noun meaning (particle physics) A particle with totally symmetric composite quantum states, which exempts them from the Pauli exclusion principle, and that hence obeys Bose-Einstein statistics. They have integer spin. Among them are many elementary particles, and some (gauge bosons) are known to carry the fundamental forces.
Meaning
(particle physics) A particle with totally symmetric composite quantum states, which exempts them from the Pauli exclusion principle, and that hence obeys Bose-Einstein statistics. They have integer spin. Among them are many elementary particles, and some (gauge bosons) are known to carry the fundamental forces.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A boatswain.
Example Sentences
Anth. Where is the Maſter, Boſon ?
Word Forms
- bosons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include massless, coboson, quasiboson, fermion, vectorboson, bosino.
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