The Eightfold Way categories which groups of particles?

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The discussion revolves around the categorization of particles within the framework of the Eightfold Way, focusing on groups such as hadrons, baryons, and mesons. Participants explore various classifications and properties of subatomic particles, including their symmetrical characteristics.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention that the Eightfold Way classifies hadrons based on their symmetrical properties.
  • One participant suggests that quirks are a relevant category, but later revises their understanding to include hadrons.
  • Another participant introduces the distinction between fermions and bosons as a potential classification.
  • There is mention of baryons (like protons) and their relationship to the Eightfold Way.
  • Some participants identify baryons and mesons as subclasses of hadrons.
  • A participant expresses frustration over timing in responses, indicating a competitive aspect to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express multiple competing views regarding the classification of particles, particularly around the definitions and relationships between hadrons, baryons, and mesons. The discussion remains unresolved with no consensus on a singular classification approach.

Contextual Notes

Some statements depend on specific definitions of particle categories, and there are unresolved aspects regarding the relationships between different classes of particles. The discussion includes informal exchanges that may affect clarity.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in particle physics, subatomic particle classification, and the Eightfold Way framework may find this discussion relevant.

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The Eightfold Way categories which groups of particles?
 
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Finaly i have been waiting all day...yeaster day for this...damn you and your 1 hour behind me location.

Now the answer is quirks (i edited it...then i chnged it) but i will learn more about it so i can earn the point sub fairly


sorry i reread soemthing and saw hadons but when i changed it I dident look at you post but looking at the time stamp u beat me too it
 
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"Eightfold Way, classification of subatomic particles known as hadrons into groups on the basis of their symmetrical properties.."
http://concise.britannica.com/ebc/article?eu=32693
 
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yea that was the one i read 1 minuet too late...damn you
check this little atom builder out here
 
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Fermions and Bosons??
 
Well there are two things I have heard of this. One deals with baryons (protons et al.)

The other deals with chemistry and the arrangement of electrons in orbital shells.
 
baryons and mesons
 
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aretn those sub classes of hadons
 
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Yep, but that's the two particle answer I was looking for.
 

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