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The leptons are a class of elementary particles, which includes the electron, muon and tau particles, as well as three types of [[ | The leptons are a class of elementary particles, which includes 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". | ||
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The leptons are a class of elementary particles, which includes 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".
Lepton fluctuations are associated with some types of spatial anomalies including Wormholes. (TNG: "The Price")
