Strangeness in the Fold

"Strangeness in the Fold" refers to a phenomenon in particle physics where particles called hadrons (which include protons and neutrons) contain a property called "strangeness." This property arises when particles produce strange quarks, a type of fundamental particle, during high-energy interactions. The presence of strangeness indicates complex internal processes and helps scientists study the strong force—the fundamental force that binds atomic nuclei. Observing how strange particles are produced and behave provides insights into the fundamental structure of matter and the forces governing subatomic particles.