tau
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tau
Definition
Name of the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet (τ, T). In particle physics, it designates a type of lepton (tauon). Also used to symbolize time constant or torque.
The tau is a heavy lepton. / The circuit's time constant is represented by tau (τ).
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Etymology
Nome da letra grega τ (tau), de origem semita.