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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. | ||
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| + | ==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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Revision as of 22:45, April 22, 2012
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 leptons.
Uses in nuclear fusion
Hypothetically, a steady stream of muons could be used to jumpstart nuclear fusion, by replacing the electrons.