Quarks -- real world problem

In summary: Instead, read original research papers and consult with peers or experts to get a more accurate and complete understanding of QFT.
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quantum field physics gives us real good understanding different kinds of forces. i got interested in this topic when i was reading a textbook . and i found interesting how for quantum chromodynamics there are eight types of quarks and all have different effects.

but in the book it was not mentioned how they affected the quark and its effect on the subatomic particle.so when i searched on the net there were no answers so i searched in books but they were not specifically answering my doubt. then i started writing this thread as i knew i would get answers here.

my name actually is atharv and i live in India and i am 13 years old, my question is really important to me.
 
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This is something people study for years before they get anywhere close to recent research. It's impossible to summarize all this in a post.
For quarks the most important interaction is the strong interaction.
There are also the electromagnetic interaction and the weak interaction.
 
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Attu said:
and i found interesting how for quantum chromodynamics there are eight types of quarks and all have different effects.

There are eight gluons in QCD. Every flavour of quark (up, down, strange, charm, top, bottom) comes in three copies called red, blue, and green.

my name actually is atharv and i live in India and i am 13 years old

As @mfb said, at 13 you will not have the prerequisites to fully grasp QFT and the theory behind strong interactions as it requires years of university level studies of both physics and mathematics. The best you can hope for before you have done that is popularised descriptions. However, beware that popular descriptions is just that - descriptions using imprecise language designed to tell you about something, not to teach you something. Do not fall into the trap of basing argumentation on what you read or hear in popular sources.
 
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1. What are quarks and why are they important?

Quarks are fundamental particles that make up protons and neutrons, which in turn make up the nucleus of an atom. They are important because they help explain the behavior of matter at the smallest scales and are essential for our understanding of the structure of the universe.

2. How many types of quarks are there?

There are six known types of quarks: up, down, charm, strange, top, and bottom. They are differentiated by their mass and charge, and all other particles in the universe are made up of different combinations of these quarks.

3. Can quarks be observed directly?

No, quarks cannot be observed directly because they are always bound together in groups of two or three to form larger particles. However, scientists can study their properties and behavior through experiments and observations of these larger particles.

4. What is the strong nuclear force and how does it relate to quarks?

The strong nuclear force is one of the four fundamental forces of nature and is responsible for holding quarks together in particles such as protons and neutrons. Without this force, quarks would not be able to form stable particles and the universe as we know it would not exist.

5. Are there any real world applications of quarks?

While quarks themselves do not have any direct real world applications, our understanding of them has led to advancements in technology such as medical imaging devices and nuclear energy. Quarks also play a crucial role in our understanding of the early universe and the origins of matter.

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