New Basic Particle Scientists around the world have conducted experiments using particle accelerators that hint at the discovery of not only a new particle but also a new force. These particles, called “quarks”, are said to make up the structure of protons, neutrons, and other related particles. Scientists have never actually “seen” a quark, but when collisions between protons, electrons, or positrons are produced, much debris is dispersed. This debris is said to be quarks. …showed first 75 words of 251 total…

…showed last 75 words of 251 total…the opposite of gravity. Physicists call this theory quantum chromodynamics (QCD). According to QCD, there should be one more particle that is yet to be discovered, called a gluon. The gluons are believed to keep the quarks “glued” together. A lot is yet to be discovered about quarks, but I am sure that it will prove to be a great advancement when we find out all about how quarks, color, and gluons work. Bibliography (none)