Physics:Quantum particles/lepton
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A lepton is a fundamental particle that does not participate in the strong interaction. The most familiar example is the electron, which plays a central role in atomic structure.
Description
Leptons are elementary particles that interact through the electromagnetic and weak interactions, but not through the strong interaction. They are distinct from quarks, which form composite particles such as protons and neutrons.
Leptons include charged particles, such as the electron, and neutral particles known as neutrinos.
Properties
- fundamental particles
- do not experience the strong interaction
- include charged and neutral types
See also
Table of contents (217 articles)
Index
Core theory
Applications and extensions
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1. Foundations (14) Back to index
2. Conceptual and interpretations (14) Back to index
3. Mathematical structure and systems (15) Back to index
4. Atomic and spectroscopy (14) Back to index
5. Wavefunctions and modes (9) Back to index
6. Quantum dynamics and evolution (21) Back to index
7. Measurement and information (9) Back to index
8. Quantum information and computing (15) Back to index
102. Physics:Quantum BB84
9. Quantum optics and experiments (10) Back to index
10. Open quantum systems (15) Back to index
11. Quantum field theory (23) Back to index
12. Statistical mechanics and kinetic theory (9) Back to index
13. Condensed matter and solid-state physics (17) Back to index
181. Physics:Quantum well
186. Physics:Quantum dot
14. Plasma and fusion physics (8) Back to index
15. Timeline (8) Back to index
16. Advanced and frontier topics (16) Back to index
References
Author: Harold Foppele
Source attribution: Physics:Quantum particles/lepton
