Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
qcd
noun
/ˌkjuː siː ˈdiː/
Definition
Quantum Chromodynamics
Examples
- QCD explains how protons and neutrons are held together in atomic nuclei.
- The behavior of quarks is governed by the principles of QCD.
- Researchers study QCD to understand the fundamental forces of nature.
Meaning
A theory in particle physics that describes the strong interaction between quarks and gluons, which are fundamental constituents of matter.
Synonyms
- quantum field theory
- strong force theory
