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+ | A '''muon''' is a short-lived subatomic [[particle]] classified as a [[lepton]]. Muons have similar properties to an [[electron]], however they are some two hundred times heavier. Like electrons, they have [[antimatter]] counterparts as well. |
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| + | A build-up of muons in the dilithium chamber of [[starship]]'s [[warp core]] could cause a [[warp core breach]]. |
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If a muon feedback beam was initiated while a full intensity power transfer was being conducted, a buildup of muons would develop in the [[warp core]]. If that ship was to then go to warp speed, the warp engines would explode. It would require a [[level 3 diagnostic]] of the [[Dilithium crystal chamber|dilithium chamber]] to detect the muon particle buildup. ({{TNG|The Next Phase}}) |
If a muon feedback beam was initiated while a full intensity power transfer was being conducted, a buildup of muons would develop in the [[warp core]]. If that ship was to then go to warp speed, the warp engines would explode. It would require a [[level 3 diagnostic]] of the [[Dilithium crystal chamber|dilithium chamber]] to detect the muon particle buildup. ({{TNG|The Next Phase}}) |
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Revision as of 17:14, 30 January 2013
A muon is a short-lived subatomic particle classified as a lepton. Muons have similar properties to an electron, however they are some two hundred times heavier. Like electrons, they have antimatter counterparts as well.
A build-up of muons in the dilithium chamber of starship's warp core could cause a warp core breach.
If a muon feedback beam was initiated while a full intensity power transfer was being conducted, a buildup of muons would develop in the warp core. If that ship was to then go to warp speed, the warp engines would explode. It would require a level 3 diagnostic of the dilithium chamber to detect the muon particle buildup. (TNG: "The Next Phase")
In 2370, Julian Bashir used muons to destroy the nanobiogenic harvester devices used by the T'Lani and the Kellerun during the war between their species. (DS9: "Armageddon Game")