fermion

[ˈfɜː.mi.ɒn]

fermion Definition

a subatomic particle, such as a nucleon, that has half-integral spin and follows the statistical description given by Fermi-Dirac statistics..

Using fermion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fermion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Electrons are fermions.

  • Example

    Protons and neutrons are also fermions.

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Summary: fermion in Brief

A 'fermion' [ˈfɜː.mi.ɒn] is a subatomic particle with half-integral spin that follows the statistical description given by Fermi-Dirac statistics. Examples of fermions include electrons, protons, and neutrons.