Pion Decay

Pions, or pions, are particles produced in high-energy processes, like cosmic rays hitting the atmosphere. They are unstable and decay into lighter particles, typically transforming into muons and neutrinos. This decay process happens because pions are not the most stable form of matter and want to become more stable. The decay occurs due to the weak nuclear force, one of nature’s fundamental forces, which mediates the transformation. Understanding pion decay helps scientists study fundamental particles and forces, as well as cosmic phenomena.