pion rocket

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What does pion rocket mean?

A theoretical type of antimatter rocket which uses proton-antiproton fuel, and magnetic rocket funnels to direct the π-on exhaust. The pi meson particles are created by the matter-antimatter annihilation of protons and antiprotons.

Where does pion rocket come from?

From the type of exhaust expelled by the rocket, being composed of π subatomic particles (π mesons, aka pions).

How to pronounce pion rocket

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