How many mesons have been discovered?

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A comprehensive list of discovered mesons can be found in the Summary Tables section of the Particle Data Group's repository, which includes a detailed 94-page PDF file. This resource is essential for anyone seeking in-depth information about elementary particles, including mesons. Additionally, a more concise list is available on Wikipedia, providing a quick reference for those interested in the names and classifications of mesons.

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I've been looking for a list of all the mesons there are, but cannot seem to find it online. Anyone know just how many mesons have been discovered? A link to a page that shows the names of each meson would also be appreciated.
 
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Browse around at the Particle Data Group. It's the most important repository of information about elementary particles. I think you'll find what you want in the Summary Tables section: a list of mesons in a 94-page PDF file. Have fun! :-)
 
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Nucleonics said:
...just how many mesons have been discovered?
Too many... :smile:
 
jtbell said:
Browse around at the Particle Data Group. It's the most important repository of information about elementary particles. I think you'll find what you want in the Summary Tables section: a list of mesons in a 94-page PDF file. Have fun! :-)

Thanks, jtbell.

94-page PDF file!
 

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