Hadronic Interactions

Hadronic interactions are the ways in which particles called hadrons—composed of quarks—interact through the strong nuclear force. These interactions occur primarily between protons and neutrons, the building blocks of atomic nuclei, and are responsible for holding nuclei together. When hadrons collide at high energies, they can produce new particles or change their own structure. These processes are fundamental in understanding nuclear reactions, particle physics experiments, and cosmic phenomena, as they reveal the behavior of matter under extreme conditions and the underlying forces that govern the atomic nucleus.