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Z boson

An elementary particle that has a mass 182,000 times that of the electron, is electrically neutral, and constitutes the quantum of weak interactions in which the charges of participating particles do not change. Also called Z particle. See Table at subatomic particle.

Z boson

(Physics / General Physics) Physics another name for Z particle

Z boson

An electrically neutral subatomic particle that mediates the weak nuclear force. The Z boson has a mass 182,000 times that of the electron. Unlike the other weak force mediator (the W boson), it does not change particles it interacts with into other types of particles. Like the photon, the Z boson is its own antiparticle. See Table at subatomic particle.

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