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  • Neutrinos

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    Introduction Neutrinos are one of the fundamental particles which make up the universe. They are also one of the least understood. Neutrinos are unique among the elementary particles because they interact only via the weak nuclear force, making them incredibly difficult to detect. Properties of Neutrinos Neutrinos are electrically neutral and have a very small,…

  • Leptons

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    Introduction Leptons are a type of elementary particle in the Standard Model of particle physics. The term “lepton” comes from the Greek for “light” (in weight), reflecting the fact that leptons are generally lighter than other kinds of particles. Fundamental Properties Leptons are fermions, meaning they have a half-integer spin () and follow the Pauli…