charm quark
The 'charm quark' is one of the six types of quarks and plays a crucial role in particle physics, particularly in the formation of certain hadrons.
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Definition
C2Particle Physics
(technical, academic)A subatomic particle with a positive charge of +2/3 and a mass greater than that of up and down quarks.
Example
- The discovery of the charm quark was pivotal in confirming the quark model of particle physics.
C2Standard Model
(technical, academic)One of the six flavors of quarks, known for its relatively high mass and role in forming charmed mesons and baryons.
Example
- Charmed mesons contain at least one charm quark.
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