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Nuclear & Particle Physics

Hadrons

Subatomic composite particles made of quarks and gluons held together by the strong nuclear force.

Governing formula Strongly interacting composite particles (Baryons & Mesons)
SI unit Composite Particle Class

In depth

Hadrons are divided into two main categories based on quark content and spin: Baryons (composed of 3 valence quarks, half-integer spin fermions like protons and neutrons) and Mesons (composed of 1 quark and 1 antiquark, integer spin bosons like pions and kaons).

Examples in the real world

Protons (uud) and neutrons (udd) serving as the most stable hadrons in the universe.