Easy Physics Quarks
Jul 11, 2024
Dive into the world of quarks, the tiny building blocks of matter that make up protons and neutrons. Discover the six types of quarks and why up and down quarks are the stars of the show. Uncover the strong interactions that keep these particles together and learn about the fascinating quark-gluon plasma. Plus, enjoy a brief journey through the history of quark theory and its significance in unraveling the universe's mysteries. All this presented with humor and simplicity!
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Quarks: Matter's Foundation
- Quarks are fundamental particles forming matter's building blocks.
- They combine to create protons and neutrons within atomic nuclei.
Quark Flavors and Composition
- Six quark flavors exist: up, down, charm, strange, top, and bottom.
- Protons have two up and one down quark; neutrons have two down and one up.
Fractional Charges
- Quarks have fractional electric charges, unlike other particles.
- Up, charm, and top have +2/3 charge; down, strange, and bottom have -1/3.