Muon
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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 leptons.
Uses in nuclear fusion
Hypothetically, a steady stream of muons could be used to jumpstart nuclear fusion, by replacing the electrons.