subatomic particle
Scientific-
Any of various particles of matter that are smaller than a hydrogen atom. Protons, neutrons, and electrons are subatomic particles, as are all hadrons and leptons.
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See also composite particle elementary particle
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Axions are theoretical subatomic particles that scientists believe could help explain dark matter.
From Science Daily
Quantum computers instead use qubits, which are often subatomic particles such as photons.
From Science Daily
Powerful systems like the System Two operate based on the principles of quantum mechanics, the science behind atoms, molecules, and subatomic particles.
From Barron's
That picture turned out to be wrong, since atoms are built from subatomic particles rather than twists in space.
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The scientists suggest that something comparable might occur among subatomic particles.
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