Baryon Number – Definition & Detailed Explanation – Astrophysics Glossary
I. What is Baryon Number? Baryon number is a fundamental concept in particle physics that refers to the number of baryons (particles composed of three quarks) minus the number of antibaryons (particles composed of three antiquarks) in a system. Baryons include protons and neutrons, which are the building blocks of atomic nuclei. The baryon number … Read more