The '''leptons''' were a class of elementary [[particles]], which included the [[electron]], [[muon]] and tau particles, as well as three types of [[neutrino]]. For each lepton, there was a corresponding [[antimatter]] counterpart known as an [[antilepton]]. ({{DS9|Emissary}})
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The '''leptons''' are a class of elementary [[particles]], which includ the [[electron]], [[muon]], and tau particles, as well as three types of [[neutrino]]. For each lepton, there is a corresponding [[antimatter]] counterpart known as an [[antilepton]]. ({{DS9|Emissary}})
The name lepton comes from the [[Greek]] word "λεπτός" meaning "small", "thin" or "delicate".
The name lepton comes from the [[Greek]] word "λεπτός" meaning "small", "thin" or "delicate".
Latest revision as of 17:12, January 30, 2013
The leptons are a class of elementary particles, which includ the electron, muon, and tau particles, as well as three types of neutrino. For each lepton, there is a corresponding antimatter counterpart known as an antilepton. (DS9: "Emissary")
The name lepton comes from the Greek word "λεπτός" meaning "small", "thin" or "delicate".