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Gluons May Play Central Role in Baryon Number Conservation

Quark-connecting ‘gluon junction’ could be primary carrier of baryon number, essential to stability of protons, atoms, and all visible matter More...

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Brookhaven leads high-energy/particle physics experiments onsite and in collaborations around the globe that probe the deepest secrets of the universe and allow physicists to delve into many of the most pressing questions about the fabric of space and time.