Why can't there be other Boson particle clusters

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The discussion centers on the clustering of boson particles, specifically glueballs, and why other bosons like photons and Z bosons do not exhibit similar clustering properties. It is established that gluons can interact with each other, leading to the formation of glueballs, while photons and Z bosons do not interact in a way that allows for clustering. W and Higgs bosons can interact with each other, but their instability prevents the formation of stable clusters. The interaction strength and stability of these particles are critical factors in their clustering behavior.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of quantum field theory
  • Familiarity with boson particle types (gluons, photons, W bosons, Z bosons, Higgs bosons)
  • Knowledge of particle interactions and stability
  • Basic grasp of glueball properties and formation
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  • Research the mathematical models predicting glueball properties
  • Explore the interactions of W and Higgs bosons in detail
  • Study the implications of particle instability on clustering
  • Investigate the role of force strength in particle interactions
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Physicists, students of quantum mechanics, and researchers interested in particle physics and the behavior of bosons will benefit from this discussion.

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I most recently heard about the new mathematics that help predict glueballs properties better. I had the really strange question of, why can't all other bosons have a cluster particle, like the glueball. Is it due to there force strength over distance or am I missing something.
 
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Gluons interact with other gluons. Photons and Z bosons do not interact with other photons and Z bosons. W bosons and Higgs bosons can interact with other W bosons and Higgs bosons. So maybe you could have some clustering there, but they are not stable.
 
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W, Z and H are too short-living, and photons have no relevant self-interactions.

Edit: Too slow.
 
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