gluonia

Example:The gluon is a key component in the theories that describe the structure of subatomic particles.

Definition:A hypothetical elementary particle that acts as the force carrier for the strong force between quarks, forming the basis of quantum chromodynamics.

Example:Protons and neutrons are made up of quarks, which are held together by the exchange of gluons.

Definition:One of the fundamental constituents of matter, bound together by the strong force to form particles like protons and neutrons.