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pallidin
Apr24-04, 06:42 PM
Perhaps this question has been addressed before, but, allow me to ask:

What consitutes the classification of a "fundamental" particle?
Does a fundamental particle have ANY half-life? Seems it would not.
Is a fundamental particle completely impervious to destruction?

arivero
Apr25-04, 08:35 AM
Fundamental fermions do not decay, but "transform" one on another.

elas
Apr25-04, 04:22 PM
arivero

can you give a specific reference please

mathman
Apr25-04, 04:40 PM
http://pdg.lbl.gov/

The above site lists all the fundamental particles and their properties.