Pions: Importance and Implications of the Pi-meson

Author: Elias Williams

Abstract

The author first presents a light review of the pion’s history. Following the history of the particle is a brief look at the pion’s properties and other related facts. The pion represents an essential part of physics history, and research into nuclear and particle physics was heavily influenced by the pion’s discovery. As the lightest meson, the pion is commonly seen in outer space as well as in particle collisions. The pion stands alone as a particle with an extremely interesting history, all the way from its discovery to its theoretical implications.

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About the author

Elias Williams is a sophomore in high school with a strong passion for physics and mathematics. Elias has read many books on physics, including The Principles of Quantum Mechanics by Paul Dirac and Quantum Mechanics by Albert Messiah. He is always researching topics for more physics papers. Elias is also an avid chess player, having played in several in-person tournaments. When he is not doing physics or chess, Elias enjoys playing the accordion. He lives in Maryland, USA.