# particleSystem

> The ParticleSystem attached to this GameObject. (Null if there is none attached).

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine](/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityengine.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.CoreModule

> **Warning:**
>
> **Removed.** Property particleSystem has been deprecated. Use GetComponent\\\<ParticleSystem\\>() instead.

```csharp
public Component particleSystem { get; }
```

### Examples

```csharp
using UnityEngine;

public class Example : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Start()
    {
        GetComponent<ParticleSystem>().Emit(5);
    }
}
```