Definition

Relating to a type of particle in physics that follows Bose-Einstein statistics, which includes particles like photons and gluons.

Example

The researchers studied the bosonic properties of the new material.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new bosonic particles they discovered?

Yeah, I read something about that; it's fascinating how they behave.

It's amazing how bosonic properties can lead to new technologies.

Definitely! I think it could change our understanding of physics.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bosonic → The term is derived from 'boson', which is named after the Indian physicist Satyendra Nath Bose, who worked on quantum mechanics. The suffix '-ic' (meaning pertaining to) is used to form adjectives. Therefore, 'bosonic' refers to properties or characteristics related to bosons, a category of particles in physics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'boson' as a name linked to a physicist, and remember that 'bosonic' describes things related to these particles.

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