👉 Large-light particles, often referred to as leptons or, more specifically in the context of particle physics, as neutrinos, are fundamental subatomic particles that interact via the electromagnetic force and, to a much lesser extent, the weak nuclear force. Unlike quarks and gluons, which form composite particles like protons and neutrons, leptons exist independently. Neutrinos, a type of large-light particle, are electrically neutral and have extremely low mass, making them incredibly difficult to detect. They come in three flavors—electron neutrinos, muon neutrinos, and tau neutrinos—and they play a crucial role in understanding processes like beta decay and supernovae. Despite their elusive nature, neutrinos provide valuable insights into the fundamental forces and particles that govern the universe, contributing significantly to our understanding of particle physics and cosmology.
