Non-Nucleon Stable Hadronic Matter

In summary, there is only one known stable hadronic object - nucleons. Strangelets are a hypothetical form of baryonic matter composed of a combination of up, down and strange quarks, but it is still a hypothetical concept at this point. Neutron stars are also a stable hadronic object, but they are not purely hadronic.
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Superposed_Cat
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Hi, aside from nucleons is there any other stable (metastable doesn't count in this question) hadronic matter that could form 'exotic atoms' in a way? Thanks for any help.
 
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Nucleons and nuclei (and their antipartners of course) are the only known stable hadronic objects.

Positronium as exotic atom consists of stable particles, but there is still annihilation as decay process.
 
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Strangelets are a hypothetical form of baryonic matter composed of a combination of up, down and strange quarks. For now it is only hypothetical.
 
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Do neutron stars count? They are stable hadronic objects.
 
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hypothetically could a quark bind to a different particle via the electromagnetic force?
 
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phyzguy said:
Do neutron stars count? They are stable hadronic objects.
Not purely hadronic.

Superposed_Cat said:
hypothetically could a quark bind to a different particle via the electromagnetic force?
Quarks always carry their color charge, and the strong interaction is much stronger than the electromagnetic interaction (at least at energy scales where bound states are possible).
 
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Superposed_Cat said:
hypothetically could a quark bind to a different particle via the electromagnetic force?

Yes, they can bind to electrons; the result is called an atom.
 
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but they are in baryonic form then, I am saying single quark isolated from any others so they don't bind and it binds to something else.
 
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I kinda' thought all quarks have been inseparable since the strong force and energy levels allowed. And that trying to separate them worked against the strong force since its influence increases over distance, and the energy input into the attempt would create new quarks (pairs at minimum) before the strong force was overcome. So is there any way to isolate a single quark?
 
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TumblingDice said:
I kinda' thought all quarks have been inseparable since the strong force and energy levels allowed. And that trying to separate them worked against the strong force since its influence increases over distance, and the energy input into the attempt would create new quarks (pairs at minimum) before the strong force was overcome. So is there any way to isolate a single quark?
There is no known way to isolate individual quarks. A Big Rip, maybe.
 

1. What is Non-Nucleon Stable Hadronic Matter?

Non-Nucleon Stable Hadronic Matter refers to a hypothetical form of matter composed of particles called hadrons that are not made up of nucleons (protons and neutrons). This type of matter is not found in nature and is still a subject of scientific research and debate.

2. How is Non-Nucleon Stable Hadronic Matter different from regular matter?

Non-Nucleon Stable Hadronic Matter differs from regular matter in its composition and properties. Regular matter is made up of atoms, which are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Non-Nucleon Stable Hadronic Matter, on the other hand, is composed of particles called hadrons that are not made up of protons and neutrons. It also has different properties and behaviors compared to regular matter.

3. Is Non-Nucleon Stable Hadronic Matter stable?

As the name suggests, Non-Nucleon Stable Hadronic Matter is not stable. This means that it cannot exist in its current form for an extended period. It is a form of matter that is only stable in extreme conditions, such as very high temperatures and pressures, making it difficult to study and observe.

4. What are some potential applications of Non-Nucleon Stable Hadronic Matter?

One potential application of Non-Nucleon Stable Hadronic Matter is in the field of energy production. Some theories suggest that this type of matter could be used to create a highly efficient and powerful form of energy. However, much more research and development is needed before this can become a reality.

5. How do scientists study Non-Nucleon Stable Hadronic Matter?

Since Non-Nucleon Stable Hadronic Matter cannot be found in nature, scientists use high-energy particle accelerators to create and study it. They also use theoretical models and simulations to understand its properties and behaviors. However, due to its unstable nature, it is still a challenging subject to study, and much more research is needed to fully understand it.

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