ScienceAugust 23, 2026

hadronic

huh-DRAH-nik

Definition

Relating to or involving hadrons, which are subatomic particles held together by the strong nuclear force, such as protons and neutrons.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'hadros,' meaning thick or stout, plus the suffix '-ic.' The term 'hadron' was coined by physicist Lev Okun in 1962 to describe particles that experience the strong nuclear force.

In the news

In the study, researchers used quantum machine learning to distinguish between muon tracks and hadronic cascades to identify different neutrino events, which is essential for determining neutrino properties.

Researchers Classify Neutrino Events With A Quantum Computer

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