Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) is a fundamental theory in particle physics that describes the strong nuclear force, one of the four fundamental forces of nature.
Quarks and Gluons: The Basic Constituents 🌟
- Exploring the fundamental particles, quarks, and gluons, and understanding their interactions as described by QCD, forming the basis for the strong nuclear force and the structure of hadrons.
Color Charge and Confinement: The Chromodynamics of QCD 🎨
- Investigating the concept of “color charge” in QCD, analogous to electric charge, and understanding color confinement, a fundamental property where quarks and gluons are confined within hadrons.
Asymptotic Freedom: QCD at High Energies 🔥
- Studying the behavior of QCD at high energies, known as asymptotic freedom, wherein interactions between quarks and gluons weaken at short distances, fundamental for understanding particle interactions in extreme conditions.
Lattice QCD: Simulating Strong Interaction 🧊
- Exploring lattice QCD, a computational technique used to simulate and study the behavior of quarks and gluons in a discrete spacetime lattice, aiding in understanding non-perturbative aspects of QCD.
Hadronization and Jets: Quark and Gluon Bonding ✈️
- Investigating the process of hadronization, where quarks and gluons combine to form color-neutral hadrons, and the phenomena of jets in high-energy particle collisions, crucial for experimental validation of QCD.