Baryon spectroscopy

Baryon spectroscopy is the study of baryons—particles like protons and neutrons made of three quarks—to understand their internal structure and energy states. By analyzing how baryons behave and their excited states, scientists reveal the strong force dynamics that bind quarks together. This research helps uncover the fundamental principles of matter, revealing how subatomic particles interact and forming a detailed "spectral" map similar to how light spectra reveal the composition of stars. Essentially, baryon spectroscopy provides insights into the fundamental building blocks of matter and the forces governing them.