boson Definition
a subatomic particle, such as a photon, that has zero or integral spin and follows the rules of Bose-Einstein statistics.
Using boson: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "boson" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The Higgs boson is an elementary particle in the Standard Model of particle physics.
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Bosons are particles that obey Bose-Einstein statistics.
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The photon is an example of a boson.
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Summary: boson in Brief
A 'boson' [ˈbəʊsɒn] is a subatomic particle with zero or integral spin that follows the rules of Bose-Einstein statistics. Examples include the Higgs boson and the photon.
