Have we observed asymptotically free quarks?

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Quarks exhibit asymptotic freedom in Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) at high energies, behaving as if they are single particles. Current experimental observations have not confirmed the existence of free quarks. The concept of freedom energy does not apply, as quarks become increasingly free with rising energy levels. This behavior aligns with theoretical models of QCD, reinforcing the understanding of quark dynamics.

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At high energies, quarks behave like single particles, due to the asymptotic freedom in QCD. Have we observed these free quarks yet in experiment? Does the freedom energy match the theoretical models?
 
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There is no freedom energy. They get freer and freer as the energy goes up.
 
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