Particle physics

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major research equipment (MRE)

Physics; Particle physics

The MRE account was created by the National Science Foundation for the funding and construction of large, cutting-edge research facilities.

muon

Physics; Particle physics

A fundamental particle, identical to the electron, but approximately 200 times heavier. It is commonly found in cosmic rays.

neutralino

Physics; Particle physics

A hypothetical electrically neutral supersymmetric particle. The superpartners of the photon, Z-boson, and Higgs Boson actually get blended together. These particles are called as neutralinos.

neutrino

Physics; Particle physics

an uncharged, weakly interacting lepton, most commonly produced in nuclear reactions such as those in the sun. There are three known flavors of neutrino, corresponding to the three flavors of ...

neutrino oscillations

Physics; Particle physics

If neutrinos have mass, it is possible for them to convert from one flavor to another, and back again. This process is known as neutrino oscillation. If neutrinos oscillate from a flavor that is ...

neutron

Physics; Particle physics

One of the constituents of atoms. Along with the proton, the neutron is found in the nuclei (centers) of atoms. Neutrons have no electric charge, and are composed of two down quarks and an up quark.