Naming of electron photon messon bosson proton?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the naming conventions of subatomic particles, particularly focusing on the suffix "-on" and its origins. Participants explore the linguistic roots and analogies in naming various particles, including the electron and neutrino.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the presence of "on" in particle names.
  • Another participant points out that "neutrino" does not contain "on".
  • Some participants propose that "on" may derive from Latin, suggesting it relates to the concept of particles.
  • Others argue that the suffix "-ino" indicates a diminutive form, as seen in "neutrino" meaning "little neutron".
  • A participant discusses the Greek origin of "ion" and its connection to movement, linking it to the naming of particles that are associated with currents.
  • There is mention of "electron" being a portmanteau and how other particles were named by analogy to it.
  • One participant expresses a desire to change their previous answer, indicating a dynamic discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple competing views regarding the origins and meanings of the suffixes in particle names, and the discussion remains unresolved with no consensus reached.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about linguistic roots and analogies are not fully explored, and the discussion does not resolve the complexities of naming conventions.

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why there is "ON" in every particle`s name?
 
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There's no "on" in neutrino.

Zz.
 
I believe that "on" is the Latin root of particle.

"ino" is baby.
 
It's all Greek-ish. Started with "ion", which is the present participle of the verb "to go" in Greek, so it means "going".. the thing that moves when you have a current.

"Electron" is a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portmanteau" ", an oil vessel)
All the other particles ending in "-on" got their names by analogy to "electron". Also "cyclotron" ("cyclo-", circular, + "electron"), and then synchrotrons and whatnot by analogy to that.

Then there's "neutrino" which Fermi distinguished from the neutron by applying the diminutive "-ino" ending from his native Italian. So "little neutron" basically.
 
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I'd like to change my answer please... :blush:
 
Thanks
 

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