"Majorana particle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Majorana particles [plural]
Etymology: After Ettore Majorana (1906–1938?), Italian theoretical physicist. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Majorana particle (plural Majorana particles)
  1. (physics) A fermion that is its own antiparticle and thus capable of self-annihilation. Categories (topical): Physics Synonyms: angel particle, Majorana, Majorana fermion
    Sense id: en-Majorana_particle-en-noun-QQzFD~mP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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