Start Science Dictionary | Overview | Topics | Groups | Categories | Bookmark this page.
 
Science dictionary - scientific encyclopedia  
Full text search :        
   A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   #   

 

strong interaction

  
   
One of the four fundamental interactions of nature. The strong interaction is felt by hadrons, not by leptons. It has been called the strong nuclear force because it is the attractive force that holds together protons and neutrons in atomic nuclei. It is a very short-range force, which dominates the other interactions only at distances of about 10{TAG(tag=>sup)}-15{TAG} m or less; it conserves baryon number and isotopic spin, and is carried by the gluon.See colour charge.  

 

 

  
Bookmark this page:
 

 

 

  
<< former term
  
next term >>
strong electrolyte
  
strontium
 
   

 
Other Terms : monoxide | hypobromous acid (bromic(I) acid) | calcium carbonate

 

 
 
Home |  Add new article  |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Links |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  About |
Copyright ©2009 Globalscience24. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us