Yang-Mills Theory: Quarks, Glueballs & Potential Energy

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The mass of a specific glueball can be calculated using the equation: M = 1.27+0.07-0.09 GeV/c2. This value can vary by 101+29-21 MeV/c2. The equation also shows that L=T=V/1730(50)∯(80), where L is the angular momentum, T is the kinetic energy, and V is the potential energy. This shows that the quarks are part of the gap and that glueballs are the state of potential energy 0set particle to be bound potential energy set below the now zero at infinite mark. This is the berth place of Orbital state energy level, not just the assumed color force between quarks.
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{Ea} +2⁄3 e −1⁄3 e +2⁄3 e −1⁄3 e +2⁄3 e−1⁄3 e ≅ 1.5–3.3 MeV/c2 4.1–5.8 MeV/c2 1.27+0.07 −0.09 GeV/c2. 101+29
−21 MeV/c2 +2⁄3 e 4,200 MeV/c2 ⇔ L=T=V/1730(50)∯(80)




L=T= V=ℶα

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the quarks are part of the gap


this shows that glueballs are the state of potential energy 0set particle to be bound potential energy set below the now zero at infinite mark . the berth place of Orbital state energy level ! not just the assumed color force between quarks .


It is the the difference in energy between the vacuum and the next lowest energy state.
 
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This is the binding energy of the quarks and determines the mass of the glueball. The equation for the glueball mass is: M = Ea + 2/3 e - 1/3 e + 2/3 e - 1/3 e + 2/3 e - 1/3 e, where Ea is the energy of the gluon, e is the energy of the quarks and the other terms represent the binding energies of the quarks. The result is typically in the range of 1.5-3.3 MeV/c2 to 4.1-5.8 MeV/c2.
 

1. What is Yang-Mills theory?

Yang-Mills theory is a mathematical framework used to describe the interactions between elementary particles, such as quarks and gluons. It is a key component of the Standard Model of particle physics.

2. What are quarks and how do they relate to Yang-Mills theory?

Quarks are fundamental particles that make up protons and neutrons, which in turn make up atomic nuclei. In Yang-Mills theory, quarks are considered to be the carriers of color charge, which is one of the fundamental forces described by the theory.

3. What are glueballs and how do they fit into Yang-Mills theory?

Glueballs are hypothetical particles made up entirely of gluons, which are the carriers of the strong nuclear force in Yang-Mills theory. They are predicted by the theory but have not yet been observed experimentally.

4. How is potential energy related to Yang-Mills theory?

In Yang-Mills theory, potential energy is a measure of the strength of the interactions between particles. The theory predicts that potential energy increases as particles move closer together, and decreases as they move farther apart, similar to the behavior of a spring.

5. What are the implications of Yang-Mills theory for our understanding of the universe?

Yang-Mills theory is a crucial component of the Standard Model of particle physics, which has been extensively tested and confirmed through experiments. It helps us understand the fundamental forces that govern the behavior of matter at the smallest scales, and has allowed us to make predictions about the behavior of particles and their interactions. However, there are still many unanswered questions in physics, and further research is needed to fully understand the implications of Yang-Mills theory for our understanding of the universe.

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