Yukawa interaction refers to a potential used to model the strong force, characterized by an exponentially decaying term that indicates its short-range nature. It was historically significant in understanding particle interactions but is not part of the Standard Model due to advancements in particle physics, particularly the role of gluons. The Yukawa potential can be expressed mathematically, and while it served its purpose, modern theories provide a more accurate description of strong force interactions. The discussion also touches on the parameters involved in the potential, such as 'a' and 'r', which represent adjustable factors and radius, respectively. Overall, while the Yukawa potential was foundational, it has been superseded by more comprehensive models in contemporary physics.