Muon Decay

Muon decay is a process where a muon, a heavy version of an electron, transforms into lighter particles. Typically, a muon decays into an electron, a neutrino, and an antineutrino. This happens because muons are unstable and naturally break down over time due to the weak nuclear force, which governs certain types of particle interactions. The decay follows predictable patterns, with a mean lifespan of about 2.2 microseconds. Studying muon decay helps scientists understand fundamental forces and particles in physics.