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Timeline of particle discoveries

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This article presents a simple timeline of subatomic particle discoveries. It covers particles that, based on current evidence, appear to be elementary (not divisible into smaller parts). It also notes the important discoveries of composite particles and antiparticles. It explains the inclusion criteria used to decide which discoveries are listed.


This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 00:54 (CET).