Word: subnuclear
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Dates: during 1946-1946
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Mesons are subnuclear particles formed when cosmic rays from outer space hit the atmosphere. In mass, mesons are intermediate between electrons and protons. In charge, they can be either positive or negative. The positive mesons disintegrate after a millionth of a second or so, turning mostly into energy (a gamma...