top quark
The 'top quark' is one of the six quarks in the Standard Model of particle physics and is notable for its extremely high mass.
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Definition
C2Particle Physics
(technical, academic)A fundamental particle with a positive charge and the highest mass among quarks, playing a significant role in the Standard Model.
Example
- The top quark was first observed at Fermilab in 1995, confirming its predicted existence in the Standard Model.
- Researchers study the decay of the top quark to gain insights into fundamental forces.
C2Particle Physics
(technical, academic)An elementary particle that decays rapidly into a b quark and a W boson via the weak interaction.
Example
- The rapid decay of the top quark is a key signature in particle collider experiments.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "top quark":
bottom quarkup quarkstrange quarkdown quarksbottom squarkpower top