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A '''muon''' is a fundamental constituent of [[matter]]. Its properties are similar to those of the more-familiar [[electron]], but it is roughly 206 times more massive. Muons belong to a category of elementary particles known as [[lepton]]s.
A '''muon''' is a fundamental constituent of [[matter]]. Its properties are similar to those of the more-familiar [[electron]], but it is roughly 206 times more massive. Muons belong to a category of elementary particles known as [[lepton]]s.
==Uses in nuclear fusion==
Hypothetically, a steady stream of muons could be used to jumpstart nuclear fusion, by replacing the electrons.
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