Heavy Quark Symmetry

Heavy Quark Symmetry is a principle in particle physics stating that when quarks like charm or bottom (heavy quarks) are part of a particle, their properties become relatively insensitive to their exact flavor or spin. Because these heavy quarks are much more massive than the other quarks they interact with, their behavior simplifies, allowing physicists to predict how particles containing them behave. This symmetry reduces the complexity of calculations involving heavy quarks and helps in understanding the structure and interactions of certain particles, effectively treating different heavy quarks similarly under specific conditions.