Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parton
noun
/ˈpɑːr.tən/
Definition
A fundamental constituency of a hadron, such as a proton or neutron, which can engage in strong interactions.
Examples
- In deep inelastic scattering experiments, physicists studied how partons interact with incoming particles.
- The models of partons provide insight into the behavior of protons at high energies.
Meaning
Partons are the sub-components of hadrons, which include quarks and gluons, and are essential for understanding the strong force in particle physics.
Synonyms
- constituent
- component
