What Is the Newly Discovered Zc(3900) Particle?

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The Zc(3900) particle has been discovered during experiments aimed at identifying a strange state of matter in particle accelerators, marking a significant finding in particle physics. This unexpected particle is believed to be a tetraquark, joining the ranks of other notable particles like the X(3872). Researchers are now focused on determining the quantum numbers associated with the Zc(3900) to further understand its properties and implications in the field.

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Add the X(3872) to the list of possible tetraquarks.

I hope they are able to determine the quantum numbers of the Zc(3900).
 

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